The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English
Explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. This book concentrates on where those terms come from and what their literal meanings are
Print Book, English, ©1994
Mathematical Association of America, Washington, DC, ©1994
Dictionary
vii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
9780883855119, 9781614445012, 0883855119, 161444501X
30573178
1. Explanation of terms and symbols; 2. An Etymological dictionary of mathematical terms; 3. Appendix: Mathematical entries that are etymogically related, grouped by roots.
"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."