mathematics
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/noun
उच्चारण मैथमैटिक्स
गणित
Core word
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[U]
the science of numbers and shapes; (also maths) the process of calculating using numbers
गणित
- Mathematics is interesting.
- Mathematics is taught as a compulsory subject in all schools of the state.
- She scored full marks in mathematics in the board exam.
+ 2 more examples
- Mathematics is used in almost every branch of science.
- He teaches mathematics to students of Class 11 and 12.
Synonyms maths math arithmetic algebra geometry
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
mathematics + singular verb
Mathematics ends in -s but is a singular uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb.
'Mathematics' के अंत में -s है, पर यह singular uncountable noun है, इसलिए इसके साथ singular verb आती है।
- Mathematics is the language of science.
- Mathematics was her best subject in Class 10.
mathematics (the calculations involved)
In a looser sense, the mathematics of something means the calculations behind it, and it is often followed by of.
ढीले अर्थ में किसी चीज़ की mathematics उसके पीछे की गणनाएँ हैं, और प्रायः उसके बाद 'of' आता है।
- The mathematics of compound interest surprises many students.
- The mathematics behind the bridge design was complicated.
be good / weak at mathematics
Use at with good, bad and weak when talking about ability in a subject.
किसी विषय में योग्यता बताने के लिए good, bad और weak के बाद 'at' आता है।
- He is weak at mathematics but excellent at drawing.
mathematics vs. maths
Maths is the shorter, usual British form in speech; mathematics is preferred in formal writing and titles. Maths still takes a singular verb.
'Maths' संक्षिप्त और बोलचाल का आम ब्रिटिश रूप है; औपचारिक लेखन और शीर्षकों में 'mathematics' पसंद किया जाता है। 'Maths' के साथ भी singular verb आती है।
- The Department of Mathematics offers a new course.
+Collocations 4
adjective + mathematics
pureappliedbasicadvancedhigher
- Applied mathematics is used in banking and engineering.
verb + mathematics
studyteachlearnrevisemaster
- She revises mathematics every evening for an hour.
mathematics + noun
teacherpapersyllabustextbookOlympiad
- The mathematics paper was longer than usual.
in / of mathematics
a degree ina professor ofmarks ina branch ofa genius in
- Algebra is a branch of mathematics.
“More examples 5
- India's contribution to mathematics includes the concept of zero.
गणित में भारत के योगदान में शून्य की अवधारणा भी शामिल है।
- Mathematics needs regular practice, not just reading.
गणित में केवल पढ़ना नहीं, नियमित अभ्यास भी चाहिए।
- Radhika scored full marks in mathematics in the board examination.
राधिका ने बोर्ड परीक्षा में गणित में पूरे अंक प्राप्त किए।
- Mathematics is taught through stories in the primary classes of our school.
हमारे स्कूल की प्राथमिक कक्षाओं में गणित कहानियों के माध्यम से पढ़ाया जाता है।
- The mathematics of the plan did not work out, so the budget was changed.
योजना की गणनाएँ मेल नहीं खाईं, इसलिए बजट बदला गया।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Mathematics are my favourite subject.
✓ Mathematics is my favourite subject.
Mathematics is singular, so it takes is, not are.
'Mathematics' singular है, इसलिए इसके साथ 'is' आता है, 'are' नहीं।
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Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Mathematics takes a singular verb ('Mathematics is'); GK: 22 December is National Mathematics Day (Srinivasa Ramanujan's birthday).
Mathematics singular verb लेता है ('Mathematics is'); GK में 22 दिसंबर राष्ट्रीय गणित दिवस है (श्रीनिवास रामानुजन का जन्मदिन)।