met·a·math·e·mat·ics (m t  -m th-mt  ks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of mathematics that deals with the logic and consistency of mathematical proofs, formulas, and equations. met a·mathe·mati·cal adj.met a·mathe·ma·tician (-m-tshn) n. |
metamathematics [ˌmɛtəˌmæθɪˈmætɪks]
n
(Mathematics) (functioning as singular) the logical analysis of the reasoning, principles, and rules that control the use and combination of mathematical symbols, numbers, etc.
metamathematical adj
metamathematician n
metamathematics
the logical analysis of the fundamental concepts of mathematics, as function, number, etc. — metamathematician, n. — metamathematical, adj.
See also: Mathematics
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| Noun | 1. | metamathematics - the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement pure mathematics - 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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