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pure mathematics

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  • noun Mathematics which is done for its own sake rather than being motivated by other sciences.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the branches of mathematics that study and develop the principles of mathematics for their own sake rather than for their immediate usefulness

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antonyms (1)

Words with the opposite meaning

  1. applied mathematics

hypernyms (3)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. math
  2. mathematics
  3. maths

hyponyms (13)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. algebra
  2. analysis situs
  3. arithmetic
  4. calculus
  5. geometry
  6. group theory
  7. infinitesimal calculus
  8. metamathematics
  9. numerical analysis
  10. set theory
  11. topology
  12. trig
  13. trigonometry

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