The words of mathematics [electronic resource] : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: MAA spectrumPublication details: Washington, D.C. : Mathematical Association of America, c1994.Description: vii, 261 p. : illSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 510/.3 20
LOC classification:
  • QA5 .S375 1994eb
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"A reference book describing the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English, including a glossary that explains the historical and linguistic terms used in the book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-261).

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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