"mathemagician" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mathemagicians [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mathematician + magician Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mathematician|magician}} Blend of mathematician + magician Head templates: {{en-noun}} mathemagician (plural mathemagicians)
  1. (informal) One whose mathematical skills are so remarkable as to resemble magic. Tags: informal Synonyms: mathmagician, mathamagician
    Sense id: en-mathemagician-en-noun-kq-cE0t9 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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