mathematician
UK: ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃn | US: ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃn
n. a person skilled in or specializing in mathematics; an expert in mathematical theories and applications.
mathematician = mathemat<learning, science> + ician<practitioner>
- mathemat (from Greek mathēmatikos < "inclined to learn," derived from mathēma < "learning, science")
- ician (suffix denoting a practitioner or expert, from Latin -icianus, via Old French -icien)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek mathēma (learning/science), reflecting mathematics' historical role as the "science of learning." The suffix -ician evolved through Latin and French to signify a professional or specialist. Combined, "mathematician" literally means "a practitioner of the science of learning," aligning with the field's abstract and foundational nature.
The mathematician solved the centuries-old conjecture with an elegant proof.
As a renowned mathematician, she contributed to advancements in algebraic geometry.
The conference brought together mathematicians from diverse subfields.
Young mathematicians often grapple with the beauty and rigor of pure logic.
His work as a mathematician influenced both physics and computer science.