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In some senses, mathematical is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
against, complicated, detailed, developed, fertile, fundamental, great, important
The physicist used a detailed mathematical model to explain the behavior of subatomic particles.
VERB + MATHEMATICAL
engrossed, link, showed, solving, training, working
The students were engrossed in mathematical problem solving during the exam.
MATHEMATICAL + NOUN
ability, beauty, calculations, concept, discoveries, education, expressions, genius
Her mathematical ability impressed the teachers at school, and she won several competitions.
PREP.
in, in, out
The engineer worked out the mathematical problems using a calculator and notebook.