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Is mathematics a language? There has always been a bit of confusion as to whether mathematics is a language itself. Before we go into detail, we must first define the meaning of "language". Language is a system of terms that are used in a particular manner and carry a particular meaning. It can also be defined as the expression of ideas by writing, or any other instrumentality such as gestures, marks, voice sounds, or written symbols/signs that have understood meanings. Simply because mathematics does not have the same fluency as a natural language and a specific origin, many assume that it is not a language. However, mathematics possesses most of the important characteristics of being a language. These are, As we discussed before, language is a communication through expressing one's ideas or thoughts. The building blocks of language are words; each one carries a meaning and thought as having symbolic significance....

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