mathematical

mathematical — 形容詞

1. related to the study and use of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns, or to

1.形容詞B1
釋義

數學的

與數學研究或應用有關的

related to the study and use of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns, or to the methods and reasoning used in that field.

例句

Hana solved the mathematical equation faster than her classmates.

Hana 比她的同學更快解出了那道數學方程式。

mathematical + noun: equation / formula / problem

The mathematical model was tested against real weather data from last year.

這個數學模型用去年真實的氣象數據進行了驗證。

collocation: mathematical model

同義詞
  • numerical

    narrower — focuses only on numbers and counting, not shapes or patterns

  • arithmetic

    more restricted — relates specifically to basic operations like addition and subtraction

  • algebraic

    branch-specific — refers to equations and symbols rather than mathematics in general

反義詞

文法句型

mathematical + noun

be + mathematical

用法筆記

Often appears before nouns such as formula, model, problem, equation, or proof. The related noun 'mathematics' is used to name the subject of study itself, while 'mathematical' describes things within or related to that subject.

常見錯誤

❌I am studying mathematical at university.
✅I am studying mathematics at university.
💡'mathematical' is an adjective; the school subject is called 'mathematics' (noun).

2. extremely accurate and exact, similar to the high level of precision found in ma

2.形容詞C1
釋義

精確的

極度精確、像數學般準確的

extremely accurate and exact, similar to the high level of precision found in mathematical work.

例句

The pianist's timing showed a mathematical precision that amazed the audience.

那位鋼琴家的節拍展現出數學般的精確度，令觀眾驚嘆不已。

metaphorical: mathematical precision

Diogo arranged the wooden tiles with mathematical accuracy, each one perfectly measured.

Diogo 以數學般的精確度鋪設木瓦，每一片都丈量得完美無缺。

collocation: mathematical accuracy

同義詞
  • precise

    more general and less formal; works in everyday contexts

  • exact

    similar register but broader use; does not carry the metaphorical weight

  • rigorous

    formal; emphasises strict adherence to rules or standards

反義詞

文法句型

mathematical + noun (precision / accuracy / logic)

be + mathematical

用法筆記

Frequently metaphorical — the subject (timing, arrangement, logic) lies outside actual mathematics but is compared to it in terms of extreme exactness. Common with nouns such as precision, accuracy, and logic.

常見錯誤

❌She gave a mathematical explanation for why she was late.
✅She gave a precise explanation for why she was late.
💡'mathematical' as a synonym for 'precise' is metaphorical and not appropriate in casual, non-technical contexts.

3. completely certain and not open to any doubt, as if proven by a mathematical arg

3.形容詞B2
釋義

確定的

確定無疑、無可爭議的

completely certain and not open to any doubt, as if proven by a mathematical argument.

例句

It is a mathematical certainty that winter follows autumn every year.

秋天過後冬天必定來臨，這是確定無疑的事。

fixed phrase: mathematical certainty

Kofi's promotion seemed like a mathematical certainty after his excellent sales results.

Kofi 在創下優秀的銷售成績後，升遷似乎是確定無疑的事。

collocation: mathematical certainty

同義詞
  • certain

    less emphatic; does not carry the flavour of absolute proof

  • unquestionable

    similar strength but used in moral or evidential contexts as well

  • indisputable

    formal; emphasises that no reasonable argument can challenge the claim

反義詞

文法句型

a / the + mathematical + certainty

a / the + mathematical + impossibility

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed phrases 'mathematical certainty' and 'mathematical impossibility.' These are emphatic statements of absolute certainty or impossibility, not literal mathematical claims.

常見錯誤

❌It is a mathematical fact that she will win the race.
✅It is a mathematical certainty that she will win the race with her current lead.
💡'mathematical fact' is not a standard collocation; 'mathematical certainty' is the accepted fixed phrase.