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metamathematics

(met′ə mat̸h′ə mat′iks)

noun

the logical study of the nature and validity of mathematical reasoning and proof

See metamathematics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun (used with a sing. verb)

The branch of mathematics that deals with the logic and consistency of mathematical proofs, formulas, and equations.

Related Forms:

metˌa·mathˌe·matˈi·cal adjective

metˌa·mathˌe·ma·tiˈcian (-mə-tĭshˈən) noun

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