Schwartzman, Steven.

The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English / Steven Schwartzman. - Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, c1994. - vii, 261 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - MAA spectrum .

"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."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-261).

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Mathematics--Dictionaries.

REF QA5 / .S375 1994

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