mathwise
A North American adverbial construction meaning "in terms of mathematics" or "from a mathematical standpoint." It follows the productive "-wise" suffix pattern that English uses to generate quick adverbs of perspective — moneywise, weatherwise, careerwise.
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A North American adverbial construction meaning "in terms of mathematics" or "from a mathematical standpoint." It follows the productive "-wise" suffix pattern that English uses to generate quick adverbs of perspective — moneywise, weatherwise, careerwise. "Mathwise" turns up in classroom discussions, financial analysis, casual explanations, and anywhere someone wants to quickly signal they're about to look at something through a numerical lens. Functional, slightly informal, and perfectly clear.
Mathwise, the plan makes total sense — the margins are solid and the break-even point is realistic.
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(North America) In terms of mathematics.
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