mathematical

• Die Mathematik betreffend oder zu ihr gehörend; auf exakte, logische oder quantitative Weise vorgehend.

Relating to mathematics; characterized by a precise, logical, or quantitative approach.

1. Relating to mathematicsB1formal

   Of or pertaining to mathematics or its methods.

   mathematisch

   • She solved a complex mathematical equation.
   • The mathematical principles of calculus are fundamental to physics.
   • He has a strong mathematical background.

   Synonymealgebraicarithmeticalgeometricmathematicnumerical

2. Numerical abilityB2formal

   Having the ability to think in or work with numbers.

   Mathematisch

   • Her mathematical mind allowed her to excel in engineering.
   • The job requires strong mathematical skills.
   • He has a natural mathematical aptitude.

   Synonymenumerate

3. Absolute certaintyC1formal

   Beyond question; absolutely certain.

   Absolute Gewissheit

   • It is a mathematical certainty that the sun will rise tomorrow.
   • The outcome of the trial was a mathematical impossibility.
   • His guilt was a mathematical fact.

   Synonymeabsolutecertainconclusiveincontrovertibleindisputableinfallibleundeniableunquestionable

   Antonymedoubtfulimpreciseindefiniteinexactquestionableuncertain

4. Statistically improbableC1formal

   Statistically possible though highly improbable.

   mathematisch unwahrscheinlich

   • Winning the lottery twice is a mathematical possibility, but very unlikely.
   • The odds of that event are mathematical, but not realistic.
   • It's a mathematical chance, but I wouldn't bet on it.

   Synonymefainthypotheticalremoteslighttheoretical

5. Extreme precisionC1formal

   Characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics.

   Mathematische Genauigkeit

   • The architect's plans were drawn with mathematical precision.
   • Her movements were mathematical in their accuracy.
   • The timing of the event was mathematical.

   Synonymeexactfaithfulmeticulouspreciserigidrigorousstrictunerring

   Antonymeapproximatecarelessimpreciseinexactsloppyvague