Mathematics Vocabulary

noun the state or quality of being intricate or complicated

adjective complex

• The project's success was hindered by the complexity of the tasks involved.
• I didn't realize the complexity of the situation until I started working on it.
• Dealing with the complexity of relationships can be tough sometimes.
• The artist's painting captured the complexity of human emotions beautifully.

noun the quality or state of being in agreement or harmony

• The congruity between the company's mission statement and its actions is commendable.
• There is a lack of congruity between what he says and what he does.
• I can't believe the congruity of her outfit, it's on point!
• In the painting, the artist used congruity of colors to create a sense of harmony.

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

• The results of the study showed that the two variables were highly correlated.
• It looks like there's a strong correlation between those two things.
• Those two things seem to go hand in hand.
• Their fates seemed to be intertwined, like two sides of the same coin.

noun a period of ten years

• Over the past decade, advancements in technology have greatly impacted various industries.
• I can't believe how fast the past decade has flown by!
• The past decade has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs.
• The decade felt like a marathon, with each year presenting a new challenge to overcome.

noun a difference or divergence in a specific direction

• The experiment showed a deviation from the expected results.
• The project went off track with a deviation from the plan.
• The road trip took a deviation when we decided to take a detour.
• His actions were a deviation from the norm, causing quite a stir in the community.

noun the entire range of musical notes; the compass or range of a voice or instrument

• The orchestra conductor used the diapason to ensure all the instruments were in tune.
• I found a vintage diapason at the flea market for a great price.
• Let's crank up the diapason and get this party started!
• The CEO's speech struck a diapason with the employees, inspiring them to work harder.

noun the singular of dice.

verb to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead

• The doctor did everything he could to save the patient, but unfortunately, he couldn't prevent him from dying.
• I heard that poor cat got hit by a car and died.
• If you eat that spicy food, you're gonna die!
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer died when she realized she didn't have the talent.

adjective relating to or expressing a choice between alternatives

• The disjunctive conjunction 'or' is used to present mutually exclusive options.
• You can choose either option A or option B, it's disjunctive.
• You gotta pick one or the other, it's disjunctive like that.
• The disjunctive paths in life led her to different destinations.

noun the amount of space between two things or places

verb to move away from someone or something

adjective far away in space or time

• The distance between the two cities is approximately 200 kilometers.
• I can't believe how far the distance is between our houses!
• I'm not walking that distance, it's too far.
• There was a great emotional distance between them after the argument.

verb to give out or deliver something to a number of people

• The resources were evenly distributed among all the participants.
• I distributed the snacks to everyone at the party.
• I spread out the work so we all have an equal share.
• The love she gave was distributed among her family and friends.

verb to make or become flat or flatter

• The architect proposed to flatten the uneven terrain before constructing the new building.
• I need to flatten out this dough before I can start cutting out the cookies.
• Let's flatten this competition and show them who's boss!
• Her harsh words seemed to flatten his spirits.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The estimated cost of the project is in the neighborhood of $1 million.
• I heard the new restaurant's prices are in the neighborhood of $20 for a meal.
• I'm thinking we'll need to drop in the neighborhood of $50 on drinks tonight.
• Her intelligence is definitely in the neighborhood of genius level.

noun the act or process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole

adjective relating to or involving integration

• The company is working on the integration of new software into their existing system.
• We need to figure out how to make the integration of these two apps seamless.
• Let's make sure the integration of the new team members goes smoothly.
• The integration of different cultures in this community has created a vibrant and diverse environment.

noun a large, strong, pocketknife

verb to perform a dive in which the body is bent at the waist and the legs are brought up over the head

• The diver executed a perfect jackknife off the high diving board.
• I tried to do a jackknife off the pool edge but ended up belly flopping instead.
• That guy just did a sick jackknife off the cliff!
• The company's profits took a jackknife dive after the scandal was exposed.

noun a written record of events or experiences

verb to enter a log or record of a certain type

• The scientist recorded all of his observations in a detailed log.
• I keep a log of all my workouts to track my progress.
• Let's bounce, this party is turning into a total log fest.
• She felt like a log after running a marathon.

noun a punctuation mark used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations

adjective occurring or appearing at regular intervals

• The scientist conducted a study on the periodic nature of the comet's orbit.
• I have to remember to do my periodic check-ins with my boss.
• I hate when I have to do those periodic clean-outs of my closet.
• The artist's creativity comes in periodic bursts of inspiration.

noun the state of being plural or numerous

adjective relating to or consisting of a plurality

• The election results showed a clear plurality in favor of the incumbent candidate.
• Most people voted for the same candidate, so they won by a lot.
• The majority of folks went with that guy, so he's the winner.
• In a garden full of flowers, the rose stood out with its plurality of petals.

noun a part of a whole

verb to divide into parts or shares

adjective relating to a part or share of a whole

• Please make sure to only eat a small portion of the dessert.
• Just grab a portion of the chips and pass the bag.
• I only had a tiny portion of the pizza, I'm still hungry.
• She only revealed a small portion of her true feelings during the conversation.

noun a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion

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• The company presented a new business proposition to the investors.
• They put forth a new idea to the investors.
• They pitched a new plan to the investors.
• The proposition they offered was like a golden ticket to success.

noun a tool used in geometry to measure and draw angles

• The student used a protractor to measure the angles in the geometry class.
• I borrowed your protractor to help with my math homework.
• I can't find my protractor anywhere, it's like it grew legs and walked away.
• She used her intuition as a protractor to navigate through the complexities of the situation.

noun an area of disturbed or uneven ground; rough terrain

adjective having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

• The rough terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate.
• I had a rough day at work today.
• That party was a bit rough, but we still had fun.
• Going through a rough patch in a relationship can be challenging.

noun a person or thing that is round in shape or form

adjective having a shape or form that is round

• The scientist studied the properties of a rounder shape in geometry.
• I think the rounder option looks better on you.
• That car has a rounder body compared to the older models.
• Her face appeared rounder and more youthful after getting a facial treatment.

noun a prescribed guide for conduct or action

verb to exercise control, dominion, or direction over; govern

• According to the rule of law, all citizens are equal in the eyes of the court.
• The rule is that you have to wait in line like everyone else.
• The rule is to always keep it real with your friends.
• In life, it seems like the only rule is to expect the unexpected.

noun a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

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• The company is currently evaluating different solutions to improve efficiency in the production process.
• I think the best solution is to just hire more staff to help with the workload.
• Dude, I've got the perfect solution to your problem - just chill out and take a break.
• Sometimes the solution to a problem is right in front of you, you just have to open your eyes to see it.

verb past participle of unbind

adjective not bound; not confined or restricted

• The book's pages were unbound, making it difficult to read.
• I found an unbound copy of the magazine in the library.
• She felt unbound after breaking free from her toxic relationship.
• His creativity was unbound, leading to groundbreaking innovations in the industry.

noun a session of physical exercise or training

verb to engage in physical exercise or training; to solve or resolve a problem

• I need to work out the logistics of the project before we can proceed.
• Let's work out a time to meet up for coffee this week.
• I'm trying to work out a deal with the seller to get a better price.
• I'm still trying to work out my feelings about the situation.

noun a slang term meaning 'nothing' or 'zero'; used to indicate the absence of something

• After conducting thorough research, the scientists found zilch evidence to support the hypothesis.
• I searched everywhere for my keys, but came up with zilch.
• I've been applying to jobs all week, but I've gotten zilch in response.
• Despite his efforts, he felt like he was getting zilch in return for his hard work.