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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMathematician
/ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who specializes in the field of mathematics.
"The mathematician solved complex equations that baffled others." - 2
An expert in mathematical theories and applications.
"As a renowned mathematician, she contributed significantly to number theory."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mathematician' originates from the Greek word 'mathematikos', meaning 'fond of learning', which evolved through Latin as 'mathematicus'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to denote someone skilled in mathematics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mathematician" is said worldwide
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mathématicien
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-syen
"Le mathématicien a résolu un problème complexe."
Mathematiker
Transliteration: ma-the-ma-ti-ker
"Der Mathematiker hat eine neue Theorie entwickelt."
matematico
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-ko
"Il matematico ha pubblicato un articolo innovativo."
matemático
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-ko
"El matemático resolvió un problema difícil."
matemático
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-ko
"O matemático apresentou suas descobertas em uma conferência."
गणितज्ञ
Transliteration: ganitgy
"गणितज्ञ ने जटिल समीकरणों को हल किया।"
数学家
Transliteration: shùxuéjiā
"这位数学家解决了一个复杂的问题。"
수학자
Transliteration: suhakja
"그 수학자는 복잡한 문제를 해결했습니다."
数学者
Transliteration: sūgakusha
"その数学者は複雑な問題を解決しました。"
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