English Explanatory Dictionary

pure mathematics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pure mathematics

Etymology

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

Synonyms

pure maths

Derived words

pure mathematician
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