metamathematics
- noun
- /ˌmɛtəˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
- Specialized
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metamatemáticas
- The results of metamathematics have profound implications for the limits of mathematical proof.
Examples
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Courses in metamathematics are often required for advanced degrees in logic and philosophy.
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He devoted his career to the study of metamathematics and the consistency of mathematical systems.
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The field of metamathematics is crucial for understanding mathematical logic.
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Do you think metamathematics will change how we view mathematics?
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Courses in metamathematics are often required for advanced degrees in logic and philosophy.
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He devoted his career to the study of metamathematics and the consistency of mathematical systems.
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The results of metamathematics have profound implications for the limits of mathematical proof.
Synonyms
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6.4
A part of math that studies rules and proofs about statements
How Theoretical
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
4.9
- Specialized
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3.8
- Specialized
25
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
metamathematics = mathematics (semi-transparent) = meta + mathematics
The word is clearly built from meta- plus mathematics, but the prefix is specialized and the overall meaning is more technical than fully predictable for an average learner.
Etymology
Metamathematics comes from the prefix meta- meaning 'about' or 'beyond', as in metadata ('data about data'), and mathematics meaning 'math'. So it literally means 'math about math', the study of the basic ideas and rules of mathematics itself.