mental math

noun

Synonym of mental calculation (“arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator”).

Meanings

nounmental math (usually uncountable, plural mental maths)

plural mental maths

  1. CanadaPhilippinesUSuncountableusuallySynonym of mental calculation (“arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator”).

    Synonyms: mental calculation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of mental calculation (“arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator”).

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Chicago

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