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What is the etymological meaning of the word 'mathematics'?
What is the etymological meaning of the word 'mathematics'?
The etymological meaning of the word 'mathematics' is 'that which is learnt', 'what one gets to know', hence also 'study' and 'science'.
When did the concept of a proof and its associated mathematical rigour first appear?
When did the concept of a proof and its associated mathematical rigour first appear?
The concept of a proof and its associated mathematical rigour first appeared in Greek mathematics, most notably in Euclid's Elements.
What was the problem of integer factorization's practical application?
What was the problem of integer factorization's practical application?
The problem of integer factorization had no practical application before its use in the RSA cryptosystem, now widely used for the security of computer networks.
What did the Pythagoreans likely constrain the use of the word 'mathematics' to?
What did the Pythagoreans likely constrain the use of the word 'mathematics' to?
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What led to a correlated increase in the development of both mathematical innovations and scientific discoveries?
What led to a correlated increase in the development of both mathematical innovations and scientific discoveries?
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