proof vs mathematical proof

mathematical proof vs proof

proof and mathematical proof both are nouns.

proof is an adjective but mathematical proof is not an adjective.

proof is a verb but mathematical proof is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
proof	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
mathematical proof	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mathematical proof is a hyponym of proof; that is, mathematical proof is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than proof:

proof: a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
mathematical proof: proof of a mathematical theorem

Other hyponyms of proof include logical proof, demonstration, monstrance, direct proof.

proof (noun)	mathematical proof (noun)
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something	proof of a mathematical theorem
a trial photographic print from a negative
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
(printing) an impression made to check for errors
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)

proof (adjective)	mathematical proof (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

proof (verb)	mathematical proof (verb)
make resistant (to harm)
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
read for errors
knead to reach proper lightness
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

Difference between proof and mathematical proof

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