math

Definitions

The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts or as applied to other disciplines.

The operations or calculations involved in solving a problem or analyzing a situation.

Examples

She finds math to be the most challenging subject in school.

We used some quick mental math to calculate the total cost of our groceries.

The professor explained the complex math behind the theory of relativity.

Synonyms

mathematics arithmetic calculus algebra geometry numeracy computation

Antonyms

illiteracy innumeracy literature humanities arts intuition guesswork