Why is mathematics called the universal language?
Because mathematics is the same all over the world , math can act as a universal language. A phrase or formula has the same meaning, regardless of another language that accompanies it. In this way, math helps people learn and communicate, even if other communication barriers exist.
What Is a Language?
There are multiple definitions of “language.”
A language may be a system of words or codes used within a discipline. Language may refer to a system of communication using symbols or sounds. [Linguist] (Definition and Examples of Linguists)
Noam Chomsky defined language as a set of sentences constructed using a finite set of elements. Some linguists believe language should be able to represent events and abstract concepts.
Whichever definition is used, a language contains the following components:
There must be a vocabulary of words or symbols.:
- Meaning must be attached to the words or symbols.
- A language employs grammar, which is a set of rules that outline how vocabulary is used.
- A syntax organizes symbols into linear structures or propositions.
- A narrative or discourse consists of strings of syntactic propositions.
- There must be (or have been) a group of people who use and understand the symbols.
Mathematics meets all of these requirements. The symbols, their meanings, syntax, and grammar are the same throughout the world. Mathematicians, scientists, and others use math to communicate concepts. Mathematics describes itself (a field called meta-mathematics), real-world phenomena, and abstract concepts.
The great discovery is that humans have learned the language of the universe and are able to speak it in “human terms”.
Consider the Universe as Shakespeare and humans as 12th grade English language students.
Is nature mathematical? | New Scientist
‘The great book of nature,’ wrote Galileo, 'is written in mathematical language. ’ Scientists do not use mathematics merely as a convenient way of organising the data. They believe that mathematical relationships reflect real aspects of the physical world . Mar 21, 1992
https://www.newscientist.com › article › mg13318134-40…
](Is nature mathematical? | New Scientist)
Some trick the Universe plays on man’s mind, no?
This is why I can say with confidence that the Universe is “Quasi-Intelligent” and I am absolutely correct in that analogy.