Meanings
proper noun
- A field of competitive mathematics often involving team competitions similar to competitive sports.
One of the things that makes this book stand out is that "Mathletics" is not merely a technical treatise; it is a celebration of the symbiotic relationship between mathematics and sports.
2023, Wayne L. Winston, Scott Nestler, and Konstantinos Pelechrinis, “Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, 2nd ed.”, in Technometrics, volume 65, number 3, Princeton University Press
Origin
From mathletic + -s or blend of math + athletics.
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Mathletics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mathletics
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“Mathletics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mathletics. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mathletics,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mathletics.
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