A review of the definitions of the term 'mathematics'

dc.contributor.author	E. Hadzieva	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2026-05-21T12:08:27Z
dc.date.accessioned	2026-05-22T08:50:22Z
dc.date.issued	2022	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of definitions in mathematics is to ensure the precise meaning of mathematical notions and enable clear and rigorous communication of mathematical concepts. However, due to the complexity of the term "mathematics", scientists and linguists haven't agreed on its definition. A variety of definitions is offered throughout the literature, formed from different perspectives. They reflect the understanding of mathematics at a particular time in history, by a particular community, and often by a single person. In this paper, 50 definitions are collected, classified, and analyzed from the perspective of a mathematician. We consider that the collection exposed here will be inspiring for other researchers, and further analysis from different viewpoints will be elaborated.	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	In: A. Klim-Klimaszewska, S. Wieruszewska-Duraj (Eds.), Monografia wieloautorska, tom III (Multi-authored Monograph, vol. III), pp. 237-248. WN IKRiBL, Siedlce, Poland (EU member state). ISBN: 978-83-66597-51-8	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-83-66597-51-8	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15029/219	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	A review of the definitions of the term 'mathematics'	en_US
dc.type	Book chapter	en_US

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