Mathematics (Mathematics or maths, whose English comes from the Greek "Má th ē ma"; Often abbreviated as "mathematics"), it is a discipline that studies concepts such as quantity, structure, change, space and information, and belongs to a formal science from a certain point of view. Mathematicians and philosophers have a series of views on the exact scope and definition of mathematics.
In the development of human history and social life, mathematics also plays an irreplaceable role, and it is also an indispensable basic tool for studying and studying modern science and technology.
Mathematics (hanyu pinyin: shùXué；; ; Greek: μ α θ η μ α κ; English: Mathematics or Maths), whose English comes from the ancient Greek word μθξμα(máthēma), has the meaning of learning, learning and science. Ancient Greek scholars regarded it as the starting point of philosophy and the "foundation of learning". In addition, there is a narrow and technical meaning-"mathematical research". Even in its etymology, its adjective meaning is used to refer to mathematics whenever it is related to learning.
Its plural form in English and as the plural form of mathématiques in French +es can be traced back to the Latin neutral plural (Mathematica), which is Cicero's plural from Greek τ α α θ ι α τ κ? (ta mathē matiká).
In ancient China, mathematics was called arithmetic, also called arithmetic, and finally it was changed to mathematics. Arithmetic in ancient China was one of the six arts (called "number" in the six arts).
Mathematics originated from early human production activities. The ancient Babylonians had accumulated some mathematical knowledge, which could be applied to practical problems. Judging from mathematics itself, their mathematical knowledge is only obtained through observation and experience, and there is no comprehensive conclusion and proof, but we should fully affirm their contribution to mathematics.