# mathematical vs mathematician

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### mathematician
*noun · IPA /ˌmæθ.(ə.)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #21,274*
An expert on mathematics; someone who studies mathematics.

## Source
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