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

By: Contributor(s): Series: MAA spectrumPublication details: Washington, D.C. : Mathematical Association of America, c1994.Description: vii, 261 p. : illISBN:
  • 0883855119
  • 9780883855119
  • 9781614445012 (e-book)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 510/.3 20
LOC classification:
  • QA5 .S375 1994eb
Online resources:
Item type: eBooks
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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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