mathesis Meaning & Definition
/məˈθiːsɪs/
What Does Mathesis Mean?
As a noun, mathesis means Mental calculation or discipline; science, especially mathematical learning. It is also used to mean The science of establishing a systematic order for things. (After Foucault.).
Mathesis at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈθiːsɪs/ |
| Plural | matheses |
Mathesis Definition (Noun)
- Mental calculation or discipline; science, especially mathematical learning.
- The science of establishing a systematic order for things. (After Foucault.)
Synonyms of Mathesis
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Mathesis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mathesis (countable and uncountable, plural matheses)
Origin of Mathesis
From Anglo-Norman mathesis, Middle French mathesie, and their source, Late Latin mathesis (“astrology, liberal arts, science”), from Ancient Greek μάθησις (máthēsis, “learning”), from the same base as μανθάνω (manthánō, “to learn”).