Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pure mathematics

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: pure -math-e-mat-ics
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This book is the result of an attempt to bring between two covers a wide region of pure mathematics."
"1983, B. D. Bunday, H. Mulholland, Pure Mathematics for Advanced Level, Butterworths, 2nd Edition, page v, Since the first edition was published there have been changes in the content of the pure mathematics syllabuses of the various examining boards."
"2010, Martin Liebeck, A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Taylor & Chapman (CRC Press: Chapman & Hall), 3rd Edition, page xii, When starting to study pure mathematics at university, students often have a refreshing sense of "beginning all over again.""

Etymology

An early usage, from 1746, is in the title of the position Sadlerian Lecturer of Pure Mathematics (later "Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics").

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

pure mathematician

Frequently Paired Words

applied mathematics

Synonyms

pure maths

Questions

What does pure mathematics mean?: The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.
Where does pure mathematics come from?: An early usage, from 1746, is in the title of the position Sadlerian Lecturer of Pure Mathematics (later "Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics").

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