mathematician
math-muh-TIHSH-uhn
Mathematician (noun) means a person who studies or works professionally in mathematics. Example: “The university hired a leading mathematician to head the research group.”
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A person who studies or works professionally in mathematics.
"The true work of the mathematician is not experienced until the later parts of graduate school, when the student is challenged to create knowledge in the form of a novel proof."
— Gareth Cook, The Singular Mind of Terry Tao (2015)
"The university hired a leading mathematician to head the research group."
How to use mathematician
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn expert in mathematics.
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Etymology
From Middle French mathematicien, ultimately from Greek mathēmatikós, "fond of learning."
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What does “mathematician” mean?
The word “mathematician” means a person who studies or works professionally in mathematics. In plain terms, an expert in mathematics.
How do you pronounce “mathematician”?
“Mathematician” is pronounced math-muh-TIHSH-uhn (/ˌmæθ.(ə.)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mathematician” in a sentence?
Here is “mathematician” used in a sentence: “The university hired a leading mathematician to head the research group.”
What part of speech is “mathematician”?
“Mathematician” is a noun.
Where does the word “mathematician” come from?
The word “mathematician” comes from Middle French. From Middle French mathematicien, ultimately from Greek mathēmatikós, "fond of learning.".
Is “mathematician” a common word?
“Mathematician” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
