1. (

• 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" ;

2. (

• numerical ,
• mathematical

) relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; "tests for rating numerical aptitude"; "a mathematical whiz" ;

3. (

• mathematical

) beyond question; "a mathematical certainty" ;

4. (

• mathematical

) statistically possible though highly improbable; "have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs" ;

5. (

• mathematical

) characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics; "mathematical precision" ;