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0 pointsninetyninenine1y ago0 comments

The topic is about theoretical computer science which I would say is a math.

The authors last point is basically like what applied math is to math. It’s applied computer science.

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It is either "a kind of math", or "math", but not "a math".

Sounds ok to me in casual conversation. I use it like fruit. Orange is a fruit. Orange is also a kind of fruit. Orange is fruit doesn’t sound right though.

Empathetically speaking I’m sure it’s quite jarring for you when you read it.

auggierose1y ago

A single fruit

A single math

One of these expressions doesn't make sense. So no, you cannot use "math" like "fruit".

ninetyninenineOP1y ago

Ok, you are right. But as long as people understand my points I’m fine with the grammatical error.

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auggierose1y ago

It is either "a kind of math", or "math", but not "a math".

ninetyninenineOP1y ago

Sounds ok to me in casual conversation. I use it like fruit. Orange is a fruit. Orange is also a kind of fruit. Orange is fruit doesn’t sound right though.

Empathetically speaking I’m sure it’s quite jarring for you when you read it.

auggierose1y ago

A single fruit

A single math

One of these expressions doesn't make sense. So no, you cannot use "math" like "fruit".

ninetyninenineOP1y ago

Ok, you are right. But as long as people understand my points I’m fine with the grammatical error.

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