A mathematician is a person who studies or works with mathematics, often discovering new patterns, proving theorems, or solving complex problems. They may work in research, teaching, technology, or many other fields.
From “mathematic” + “-ian”, a suffix meaning 'a person who is related to or skilled in'. “Mathematic” goes back to Greek “mathēmatikos” meaning 'fond of learning' or 'mathematical'. The modern sense focuses on expertise in abstract numerical and logical systems.
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