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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesगणित
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ganit
"गणित विज्ञान के लिए आवश्यक है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
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).
"Mathematics is essential for understanding the principles of physics." - 2
A particular branch of this science, such as algebra, geometry, or calculus.
"She excels in mathematics, particularly in calculus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek word "mathematike" (from mathema, meaning 'that which is learnt' or 'lesson'), passing through Latin into Middle English. Historically, it evolved from representing all of the sciences and learning to specifically denoting the abstract study of numbers, quantity, structure, space, and change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mathematics" is said worldwide
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Mathématiques
Transliteration: ma-ta-ma-tik
"Les mathématiques sont essentielles pour la science."
Mathematik
Transliteration: ma-the-ma-tik
"Mathematik ist eine wichtige Wissenschaft."
Matematica
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-ka
"La matematica è fondamentale per la fisica."
Matemáticas
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-kas
"Las matemáticas son importantes en la ingeniería."
Matemática
Transliteration: ma-te-ma-ti-ka
"A matemática é essencial para a ciência."
गणित
Transliteration: ganit
"गणित विज्ञान के लिए आवश्यक है।"
数学
Transliteration: shùxué
"数学在科学中是必不可少的。"
수학
Transliteration: suhak
"수학은 과학에 필수적입니다."
数学
Transliteration: sūgaku
"数学は科学に不可欠です。"
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