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Let me check that claim using a dictionary: mathematician /măth″ə-mə-tĭsh′ən/ A person skilled or learned in mathematics. One versed
by jodrellblank 8mo ago
Let me check that claim using a dictionary:
mathematician /măth″ə-mə-tĭsh′ən/
A person skilled or learned in mathematics.
One versed in mathematics.
An expert on mathematics.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition • More at Wordnik
None of the definitions require creating or advancing mathematics.
- danielmarkbruce 8mo agoPeople in the field would never, ever call someone "versed in mathematics" as being a mathematician. I don't even buy that regular people call someone who is "versed in mathematics" a "mathematician". If you met a 30 year old person and asked what they do and they said "I'm an athlete" - do you take the dictionary definition there too? Most people will assume they mean a professional athlete.