math‧e‧mat‧ics /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks, ˌmæθɪˈmætɪks/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: mathematicus, from Greek, from mathema 'learning, mathematics', from manthanein 'to learn']
the science of numbers and of shapes, including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic

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mathematics
noun
ADJ. applied, pure | investigative | school | elementary, higher, primary, secondary
PHRASES a branch of mathematics
 ⇒ Note at SUBJECT (for verbs and nouns)

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mathematics
noun
BAD: Mathematics are my favourite subject.
GOOD: Mathematics is my favourite subject.

Usage Note:
Mathematics (the subject) is an uncountable noun: 'Mathematics is compulsory. Even if you don't like it, you still have to take it.'

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