In mathematics, the most frequently used "vocabulary" (concepts, symbols, and terms) forms the foundation of many areas of study. Here’s a list of the most common mathematical terms and symbols, following a similar frequency approach as in language:
Top 10 Mathematical Concepts/Terms:
1. Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, … (natural numbers, integers, rational numbers)
2. Operations: + (addition), − (subtraction), × (multiplication), ÷ (division)
3. Equality and Inequality: = (equals), ≠ (not equal), > (greater than), < (less than), ≥ (greater than or equal to), ≤ (less than or equal to)
4. Variables: x, y, z (commonly used in algebra)
5. Fractions and Decimals: ½, 0.25, etc.
6. Functions: f(x), g(x) (notation for functions)
7. Geometry: line, point, angle, circle, triangle
8. Exponents and Powers: x² (squared), x³ (cubed), √ (square root)
9. Percentages: %, percentage increase/decrease
10. Basic Units: cm, m, kg, etc. (units for measurement)
Top 50 Mathematical Terms/Symbols:
1. Arithmetic: sum, difference, product, quotient, remainder
2. Algebra: equation, expression, coefficient, term, factor
3. Set Theory: { } (set notation), ∪ (union), ∩ (intersection)
4. Probability: event, probability, random, outcome, P(A)
5. Calculus: limit, derivative (dy/dx), integral (∫)
6. Geometry: perimeter, area, volume, radius, diameter
7. Statistics: mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation
8. Graphs and Coordinates: (x, y) coordinates, slope, intercept
9. Vectors: vector, magnitude, direction
10. Matrices: matrix, determinant, inverse
Coverage in Mathematical Texts:
Top 10 concepts might cover 50-60% of most introductory mathematical texts or basic math problems.
Top 50 terms could cover up to 80-90% of beginner to intermediate-level mathematical materials, including algebra, geometry, and calculus.
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