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noun \ˈmath\

Definition of MATH

:  mathematics
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First Known Use of MATH

circa 1847

Related to MATH

Synonyms
arithmetic, calculus, ciphering, computation, figures, figuring, calculation, mathematics, number crunching, numbers, reckoning

Rhymes with MATH

bath, lath, path, rathe, snath, strath, wrath

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abbreviation

Definition of MATH

mathematical; mathematician
MATH[1] Defined for Kids

math

noun \ˈmath\

Definition of MATH for Kids

:  mathematics

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