Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maths

Noun

/mæθs/

Definition

Maths, short for mathematics, is the abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics).

Examples

Maths can be challenging for many students.
She loves solving maths problems in her spare time.
The maths teacher explained the Pythagorean theorem.

Meaning

Maths is a field of study that deals with numbers, shapes, patterns, and their relationships, often involving calculations, measurements, and problem-solving techniques.