Mathematical Terms

noun the highest point; culmination

• The satellite reached its apogee of 36,000 kilometers above Earth.
• The team's performance hit its apogee during the championship game.
• That party last night was at its apogee - everyone was having a great time.
• His success in the business world reached its apogee when he became CEO of the company.

adjective relating to or resembling astronomy; extremely large or vast

• The cost of the new research facility was astronomic.
• The price tag on that house is astronomic!
• I can't believe how astronomic the bill was at that fancy restaurant.
• Her talent in painting was of astronomic proportions.

adjective not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; uneven or unbalanced in shape or arrangement

• The artist created an asymmetrical design for the new building.
• I love how the asymmetrical shape of the dress looks on you!
• That asymmetrical haircut is really cool!
• The power dynamics in the group were asymmetrical, leading to conflicts.

verb to determine or estimate by using mathematical or logical methods

adjective involving the use of mathematics or logic to solve problems

• The engineer spent hours calculating the precise measurements for the new bridge.
• I'm not sure how he does it, but he's always calculating the best deals on everything.
• She's like a human calculator, always calculating the tip in her head.
• His mind is constantly calculating the risks and rewards of every decision he makes.

noun the quality or state of being circular; roundness or the condition of forming a circle

• The concept of circularity in economics refers to the continuous flow of money within an economy.
• I'm starting to see a pattern of circularity in our conversations, we keep coming back to the same topics.
• It's like a never-ending loop, just going around in circles, that's the circularity of it all.
• The circularity of life is evident in how history tends to repeat itself.

noun the state of being contiguous, or in close proximity; nearness

adjective contiguous (related to or sharing a common border; touching)

• The contiguity of the two buildings allowed for easy access between them.
• The contiguity of the houses made it convenient for the neighbors to interact.
• The contiguity of the shops made it super easy to hop from one to the other.
• The contiguity of their ideas led to a seamless collaboration.

noun a conversation or discussion

verb to engage in conversation or discussion

• It is important to be able to converse effectively in a professional setting.
• I love to just sit and converse with my friends for hours.
• Let's grab a coffee and converse about the latest gossip.
• The colors in the painting seem to converse with each other, creating a harmonious balance.

verb to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction

adjective moving or acting quickly

• The runner dashed across the finish line, breaking the record.
• I dashed to the store before it closed to grab some snacks.
• She dashed out of the party as soon as her ex walked in.
• His hopes of winning the competition were dashed when he fell during the final round.

noun a cardinal number equal to 10 + 1

adjective amounting to one more than ten

• The meeting is scheduled for eleven o'clock tomorrow morning.
• Let's meet at eleven for brunch.
• I'll catch you at eleven for some grub.
• She always seems to be one step ahead, like the eleven in a game of chess.

adverb therefore; consequently

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or inference

• The experiment yielded inconclusive results; ergo, further research is necessary.
• I don't want to go to the party, ergo I'm staying home tonight.
• I aced the test, ergo I'm feeling pretty good about it.
• His actions spoke louder than words, ergo he was deemed trustworthy.

noun the value of something as it is stated or appears, without considering any other factors

adjective referring to the stated or apparent value of something

• It is important to consider the face value of the data before drawing any conclusions.
• Don't just take things at face value, there might be more to it than meets the eye.
• You can't judge a book by its cover, always look beyond face value.
• Her smile may seem genuine at face value, but there could be hidden emotions underneath.

noun a framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a network

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• The city planners used a grid system to map out the streets and avenues.
• I like how the houses in this neighborhood are all lined up in a grid.
• Let's meet at the corner of 5th and Main, right in the middle of the grid.
• Her thoughts were all over the grid, making it hard for her to focus on one thing at a time.

noun a method or way of doing something

verb to intend or have as a purpose

• The means by which the company plans to increase revenue include expanding into new markets and improving operational efficiency.
• One way to get to the concert venue is by means of public transportation.
• I'll find a way to make some extra cash, by any means necessary.
• Love is the only means by which we can truly connect with others.

noun the state or quality of being near or close in space or relationship

• The nearness of the airport to the city center makes it convenient for travelers.
• I love the nearness of the park to my house, it's great for evening walks.
• I can't stand the nearness of my annoying neighbor, always in my business.
• The nearness of success can sometimes be deceiving, requiring perseverance to reach it.

adjective a term used to describe something that is so small or insignificant that it can be disregarded or considered unimportant

• The impact of the new regulations on the economy is considered negligible.
• Don't worry about it, the difference it makes is negligible.
• It's no biggie, the amount is negligible.
• Her presence in the meeting was negligible, like a ghost in the room.

noun a curved path followed by a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon

adjective relating to or resembling an orbit or orbits

• The satellite was placed into a stable orbital around the Earth.
• The spaceship is cruising in the orbital path.
• Let's take a joyride in the orbital zone.
• Her thoughts were in a constant orbital around the idea of success.

adjective relating to or in the shape of a parabola; having the form or characteristics of a parabola

• The parabolic mirror was used to focus light onto a specific point.
• The parabolic shape of the dish helps to reflect signals for better reception.
• That skateboard ramp is so parabolic, dude!
• Her success followed a parabolic trajectory, reaching new heights each year.

verb to disturb or unsettle; to make someone anxious or unsettled

• The unexpected change in the schedule perturbed the team members.
• The loud noise outside perturbed my concentration.
• Stop trying to perturb me with your drama.
• The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to perturb the peaceful atmosphere of the picnic.

noun anxiety or mental uneasiness

• The scientist studied the effects of the perturbation on the ecosystem.
• The disruption caused a lot of chaos in the office.
• The perturbation really messed things up.
• The sudden change in plans created a perturbation in our schedule.

noun a particular or indefinite amount of something

• The quality of the product is just as important as the quantity produced.
• I can't believe the quantity of food they served at the party last night!
• I'm all about that quantity over quality when it comes to shopping.
• He may have a large quantity of friends, but only a few are truly loyal.

adjective relating to or situated near the radius of something, especially the radius of a circle or the radius bone in the arm

• The tire's radial design allows for better traction on wet roads.
• I love how my new bike has radial tires, they make riding so much smoother.
• These radial brakes are sick, they stop on a dime.
• Her influence on the team was like a radial force, pulling everyone together towards a common goal.

noun abbreviation for regarding or reference

adverb used to indicate repetition or emphasis

preposition used to indicate the subject or context of something

• I will re-evaluate the project budget before making any decisions.
• I'll rewatch that movie with you if you want.
• I gotta re-up on my snacks before the movie starts.
• Sometimes we need to re-examine our priorities in life.

verb to act or speak officially for someone or something

• The lawyer will represent the defendant in court.
• I'll represent our group at the meeting tomorrow.
• She's the one who's gonna represent us in the dance competition.
• The dove is often used to represent peace in art and literature.

noun the quality or state of being rigid; stiffness or inflexibility

adjective rigid; stiff; inflexible

• The rigidity of the steel beam allowed it to support the weight of the entire structure.
• His rigidity in following the rules sometimes makes him seem uptight.
• Don't be so rigid about it, let's just go with the flow.
• Her rigidity in beliefs prevented her from seeing other perspectives.

adverb In a strict, severe, or thorough manner.

• The scientific experiment was conducted rigorously to ensure accurate results.
• She studied rigorously for the exam and aced it.
• He trained rigorously for the marathon and crushed it.
• The author rigorously crafted each sentence in her novel to create a compelling story.

noun a street with a continuous line of houses along one or both of its sides

verb to have a quarrel or dispute

• The students sat quietly in a row during the assembly.
• Let's sit in the front row so we can see better.
• She always sits in the front row, she's such a teacher's pet.
• The team has been on a winning streak, they are really on a row.

noun a small amount of money in the form of coins or low-denomination bills

• The company made a small change to their pricing strategy.
• I just made a small change to the recipe for dinner tonight.
• Let's make a small change and see if it improves the situation.
• Sometimes a small change can make a big difference in how things turn out.

noun a curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point

verb to move in a spiral course or shape

adjective in the shape of a spiral; winding or circling around a central point or axis

• The mathematician explained the concept of a spiral in great detail.
• I love watching spiral patterns form in my latte art.
• That rollercoaster was so intense, it felt like we were in a spiral!
• His mental health took a downward spiral after losing his job.

verb to move in a spiral or winding course

adjective having a spiral shape or pattern

• The company's expenses have been spiraling out of control.
• His emotions were spiraling as he tried to make sense of the situation.
• I can't believe how quickly things are spiraling out of hand.
• The dancer's movements were like a spiraling whirlwind on the stage.

noun a section or part of a larger area that has been divided into smaller parts

adjective relating to or characteristic of a subdivision

• The city council approved the new subdivision plan for the housing development.
• Have you seen the new subdivision going up on the corner?
• I heard they're building a fancy new sub in that subdivision.
• The subdivision of the company led to a more focused and efficient operation.

adverb in a way that is true, correct, or accurate; in this way

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or result

• The experiment yielded positive results, thus proving our hypothesis correct.
• I studied hard for the exam and thus aced it!
• I decided to skip class and thus got in trouble with the teacher.
• She planted the seeds carefully and thus watched her garden bloom beautifully.

noun a monetary unit of several countries, equal to one hundredth of a monetary unit

• The cost of the item is one centimo.
• I only have a few centimos left in my wallet.
• I found a centimo on the street, lucky me!
• Every centimo counts when you're saving up for something big.

adjective curved or arched in shape

• The arcuate shape of the bridge is both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.
• I love how the arcuate design of the building gives it a unique look.
• Check out the arcuate curves on that car, it's so cool!
• Her arcuate reasoning led her to a brilliant solution to the problem.

adjective referring to a mathematical structure in which a certain operation is commutative

• The group is abelian if its group operation is commutative.
• An abelian group is one where the order of operations doesn't matter.
• Abelian groups are like the 'good boys' of group theory because they always follow the commutative rule.
• In a world of chaotic group operations, abelian groups stand out as the calm and orderly ones.

noun a person or thing that adds

• The zoologist carefully observed the behavior of the adder in its natural habitat.
• I saw an adder while hiking in the woods yesterday.
• Watch out for that sneaky adder, it's venomous!
• The new tax law is like an adder, slowly draining our resources.

adjective relating to or involving addition; additional

• The additory nature of the evidence provided further supported the researcher's hypothesis.
• The additory details in the report helped clarify the situation for everyone.
• I love how you always bring that additory flair to your stories.
• Her smile was like an additory touch to the already beautiful scenery.

noun a plural form of the noun 'adradius', which is a term not found in standard dictionaries and may be a specialized or technical term

• The engineer calculated the adradiuses of the circles to ensure they would fit within the designated area.
• I have no idea how to measure adradiuses, do you?
• Let's just estimate the adradiuses of these shapes, it doesn't have to be exact.
• The adradiuses of her personality were vast and complex, revealing many layers upon closer inspection.

adjective describing or relating to adscription, the act of assigning or attributing something to a particular cause or source

• The adscriptive nature of the contract dictated strict adherence to its terms.
• The adscriptive label on the product indicated its ingredients.
• I don't pay attention to those adscriptive warnings on the packaging.
• Her adscriptive personality traits defined her character.