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math rock

(noun) : In the late 80's the synthesizer was updated with a faster syncopation and the tonalities diversified throughout sampling. This coined a phrase Math Rock or The Music Machine in California.

I saw the term Math Rock and it brought back memories from many, many years ago when ther originators called it The Music Machine.

Submitted by: Anonymous on Nov. 05, 2007 11:57

(noun) : a style of music that emerged in the late 80s that is characterized by its experimental, erratic, and unpredictable rhythm structures and stop-start dynamics

Nothing beats listening to some math rock at work to boost creativity and the bands, Slint and Shellac are just a couple of my favorites.

Submitted by: Kimberly from Pennsylvania on Nov. 01, 2007 11:50

mathalitic (verb) : A person who is really really good at maths.

Joyella is mathalitic, she calculated a doubling sequence from 1 to 64 billon billon and she is only 8.

Submitted by: Joyella Harrison-Scardifield from United Kingdom on Mar. 04, 2007 14:01

mathamagical (adjective) : using math and magic

He solved the difficult problem using a mathamagical solution. —Word used on WebKinz

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jul. 30, 2008 14:22

mathcore (noun) : music that blends elements of hardcore punk and heavy metal and is noted for dissonant harmonies and rhythmic complexity

The mathcore band Dillinger Escape Plan, with their screaming vocals and chugging bass-riffs is a classic example of the music genre.

Submitted by: K.A. Hoffa from Pennsylvania on Jan. 29, 2009 22:46

mathemagician

(noun) : one who can work magic with math

Wow, Russ sure is smart, he's a real mathemagician.

Submitted by: Cheryl W. from Texas on Jun. 07, 2006 19:50

(noun) : one trained in the dark arts of the Mathematica

Louis knew that three is more than two, thus making him a mathemagician. —Daneman,

Submitted by: David Daneman from Kansas on Nov. 23, 2005 00:19

mathism (noun) : The disparagement of math in general and of the benefits of math education in particular.

Mathism has run rampant in American society, resulting in hordes of dodo-brained idiots who can't balance their checkbooks. —Paul McFedries,

Submitted by: jonathan keith sheriff from Colorado on Sep. 14, 2006 11:28

mathlete (noun) : a person skilled in mathematics

I am having trouble in my calculus class so I asked a mathlete to help tutor me before the big exam.

Submitted by: K.A. Hoffa from Pennsylvania on Oct. 30, 2008 15:48

mathlish (noun) : The technical language of mathematics which can be translated into simpler terms in English

Linear equation is mathlish for the equation of a line.

Submitted by: Stacy Hawthorne from Ohio on Oct. 29, 2006 10:14

mathmaticious (adjective) : full of mathmatical knowledge

The mathmaticious students aced their calculus test.

Submitted by: Mr. Cullen's Calculus Class from Rhode Island on Jan. 04, 2007 07:49

mathochist (noun) : one that finds pleasure in solving extremely difficult or esoteric mathematical problems

Charlie breezed through that calculus test, he's a genuine mathochist.

Submitted by: Matt H from Iowa on Oct. 09, 2005 16:38

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