mathy brain
- noun
- Informal
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mente matemática
- Ever since childhood, she has had a mathy brain that quickly grasps numbers and logic.
Examples
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He may not love writing essays, but his mathy brain excels at solving complex problems.
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If you’ve got a mathy brain, this career path could be a great fit for you.
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She has a mathy brain that excels in problem-solving.
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Do you think I have a mathy brain?
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She has a mathy brain, which allows her to solve mathematical puzzles swiftly and efficiently.
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With his mathy brain, he finds it easy to understand complex equations and theories.
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People often admire her mathy brain for its ability to handle intricate calculations effortlessly.
How Mathematical
Surface Forms
Morphology
mathy + brain
The adjective 'mathy' is transparently formed from 'math' + the productive adjective-forming suffix '-y' meaning 'having qualities of math', so combined with 'brain' it yields 'a mind inclined toward mathematics'. This is a straightforward compositional formation following common derivational patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the intended meaning (even if 'mathy' is informal).
Etymology
Mathy brain shows its parts mathy and brain: imagine a mind full of numbers and patterns. So it means someone who is 'good at math' or who 'likes numbers'.