mathematician

[ math-uh-muh-tish-uhn ]

noun

1. an expert or specialist in mathematics.

mathematician

/ ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən; ˌmæθmə- /

noun

1. an expert or specialist in mathematics

Other Words From

• nonmath·e·ma·tician noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mathematician¹

First recorded in 1400–50, mathematician is from the late Middle English word mathematicion. See mathematics, -ian

Example Sentences

More than seven decades later, mathematician Robert Monjo believes he has discovered a similarly significant double helix — but this time not as the structure of human DNA, but as the structure of spacetime itself.

From Salon

I’m no mathematician, but in the current climate of frustrated, languishing singles and no standout tech product that’s addressing it, I’m not sure if our future equals healthier dating experiences or more long-term matches.

From Slate

Named after a 19th century female mathematician, the day came into being in 2009 when it was created by Suw Charman-Anderson.

From BBC

Harvey Mudd College, a small private institution in Claremont, was an early leader in diversity — a key goal of former President Maria Klawe, a computer scientist and mathematician who stepped down last year after a 17-year tenure.

From Los Angeles Times

In the interview, Darcy talks about the thought processes that go into his compositions, like how his interest in mathematician Alan Turning inspired a track on the group’s most recent album Dynamic Maximum Tension.

From Slate