Mathematics \Math`e*mat"ics\, n. [F. math['e]matiques, pl., L.
mathematica, sing., Gr. ? (sc. ?) science. See {Mathematic},
and {-ics}.]
That science, or class of sciences, which treats of the exact
relations existing between quantities or magnitudes, and of
the methods by which, in accordance with these relations,
quantities sought are deducible from other quantities known
or supposed; the science of spatial and quantitative
relations.
[1913 Webster]
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Anonymous2006-08-26 20:16
>>10
Failed defination. Mathematical theorems do not need to describe the physical world unlike those of a science thus mathematics and science have always been treated as separate entities.
>>11
I'm sure someone who can't even spell "definition" should be treated as an expert on this subject. Go back to making up information for articles on wikipedia.
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Anonymous2006-08-29 8:42
most famous jewish scientist of em all....
Albert einstein, nobel prize for physics and theory of relativity...and no it cannot be dumbed down to E=MC*2.....i dunno where holywood pulled that idea from
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Anonymous2006-08-30 3:58
Well, not even Nazis call Jews dumb. They think them as intelligent, crafty and cunning. I guess there's truth to that accusation.
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Anonymous2006-08-30 4:25
>>15
They believed they were not as intelligent as them, but more capable than the inferior races and who focussed their education on being crafty and cunning to the point where they exceeded aryans in terms of espionage.