# mathematical vs mathematically

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mathematical
*adjective · IPA /ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #6,709*
Of, or relating to mathematics

### mathematically
*adverb · frequency rank #23,034*
According to or using mathematics.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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