Maths
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mæθs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maths is a noun meaning (Commonwealth, rarely Canada) Clipping of mathematics.
Meaning
(Commonwealth, rarely Canada) Clipping of mathematics.
More Meanings
- plural of math
- third-person singular simple present indicative of math
Example Sentences
Most people who are forced to use maths have little idea what it is really about.
At age 10, Ian was based with the Grade 6 students but was allowed to take maths with Grade 10 – a four-year grade advancement.
But one thing I know is that when I help five- and six-year-olds with maths they typically scream with excitement, and only learn to fear it later.
The conventional “commonsense” view now is that girls are conditioned both by family and teachers to believe that maths is a subject at which males excel, and that they believe they cannot be expected to comprehend its subtleties — so they don′t.
Word Forms
- math
- mathematics
Synonyms for maths
Depending on context, synonyms include mathematics, math.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mathematics, calculation, mathematical, accounts, auditors, mathematicians.
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