mathematical realism

noun

A doctrine that mathematical entities such as numbers and triangles exist independently of the human mind.

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Meanings

nounmathematical realism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA doctrine that mathematical entities such as numbers and triangles exist independently of the human mind.

Translations

Finnish matemaattinen realismi
  • matemaattinen realismiTranslations
German mathematischer Realismus
  • mathematischer RealismusTranslations
Polish realizm matematyczny
  • realizm matematycznyTranslations
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APA

mathematical realism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mathematical%20realism

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“mathematical realism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mathematical%20realism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mathematical realism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mathematical%20realism.

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