English → Latin
“mathematical” in Latin
mathēmaticusOf or pertaining to mathematics; mathematical.geōmetricusgeometricalaccūrōto take care of, do something with care, attend or give attention tocertuscertain; fixed, settled, firm; resolved, determined
The English word mathematical itself goes back to Latin mathēmatica, through mathēmaticālis.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
mathematical
mathematicus (general term): geometricus (geometrical): accuratus, certus (figuratively, accurate, certain): to infer with mathematical certainty, necessaria mathematicorum ratione concludere aliquid (Cic., De Fin., 5, 4, 9): to prove with mathematical certainty, *geometrica subtilitate demonstrare aliquid.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for mathematical?
- The usual Latin words for “mathematical” are mathēmaticus, geōmetricus, accūrō; also certus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.