mathematically
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
mathematically — adverb
1. using the methods, rules, or ideas of mathematics to do something or to describe
using the methods, rules, or ideas of mathematics to do something or to describe a situation
Ingrid proved mathematically that the new layout would save floor space.
verb + mathematically: proved mathematically
The puzzle is mathematically simple but the numbers are huge.
Dimitri checked the invoice mathematically before signing off on the payment.
A mathematically precise formula guided the design of the bridge.
Fatima explained mathematically how the loan interest grows over five years.
- numerically
narrower — only concerns numbers, not abstract mathematical reasoning
- arithmetically
specifically about basic operations like addition and subtraction
- quantitatively
focuses on amounts and measurements rather than mathematical structure
文法句型
mathematically + adjective
verb + mathematically
mathematically, + clause
用法筆記
Often appears before adjectives (mathematically impossible, mathematically precise) or after calculation-related verbs (prove mathematically, work out mathematically). Can also function as a sentence adverb (Mathematically, the result is correct).