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Adjective: mathematical  `mathu'matikul
  1. Of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
    "a mathematical textbook"; "slide rules and other mathematical instruments"; "a mathematical solution to a problem"; "mathematical proof"
     
  2. Relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
    "a mathematical whiz"
    - numerical
     
  3. Beyond question
    "a mathematical certainty"
     
  4. Statistically possible though highly improbable
    "have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs"
     
  5. Characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
    "mathematical precision"

See also: exact, mathematically, mathematics, possible, unquestionable

Encyclopedia: Mathematical