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Mathematic vs. Mathematical

Mathematic and Mathematical Definitions

Mathematic

Of or relating to mathematics.

Mathematical

Of or relating to mathematics.

Mathematic

Precise; exact.

Mathematical

Precise; exact.

Mathematic

Absolute; certain.

Mathematical

Absolute; certain.
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Mathematic

Possible according to mathematics but highly improbable
The team has only a mathematical chance to win the championship.

Mathematical

Possible according to mathematics but highly improbable
The team has only a mathematical chance to win the championship.

Mathematic

(archaic) mathematical

Mathematical

Of, or relating to mathematics
A mathematical problem

Mathematic

See Mathematical.

Mathematical

(figuratively) Extremely precise and accurate, as though having the exactness of a mathematical equation.
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Mathematical

Possible but highly improbable
The team has a mathematical chance of being promoted, but they need to win the next seven matches.

Mathematical

Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness.

Mathematical

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

Mathematical

Relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers;
Tests for rating numerical aptitude
A mathematical whiz

Mathematical

Beyond question;
A mathematical certainty

Mathematical

Statistically possible though highly improbable;
Have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs
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Mathematical

Characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics;
Mathematical precision

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