Words of Mathematics An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English A Reference Book Describing the Origins of over 1500 Ma

The Words of Mathematics explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. While other dictionaries of mathematics define technical terms, this book concentrates on where those terms came from and what their literal meanings are. The words included here range from simple to advanced.Schwartzman, Steven is the author of 'Words of Mathematics An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English A Reference Book Describing the Origins of over 1500 Ma', published 1994 under ISBN 9780883855119 and ISBN 0883855119.