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mathochist 

The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from doing or studying mathematics.
I actually enjoy doing math, i guess you could say i'm a mathochist.
mathochist by Cabernal September 23, 2009
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Mathochist 

The deriving of sexual gratification from abusing oneself with the abstract science of number, quantity, and space.
Mark was a mathochist; he would frequently become erect after doing 12 hours of uninterrupted long division.
Mathochist by Davis Adams III January 18, 2012

Mathochist 

Math + Masochist = Mathochist.

used to describe math teachers who teach long, drawn out processes of solving things, when there's clearly a shortcut. They take pleasure in watching students suffer.
Jack: "GOD look at all this homework!"
Jill: "This is gonna take me hours to finish..."
Jack: "Mr. V is such a mathochist."
Mathochist by Anon E. Muse February 28, 2009

Mathochist 

So one who finds pleasure in the pains of math.
My friend likes to do math so much he's a Mathochist.
Mathochist by InferiorCube October 12, 2018

Mathochist 

Someone who derives pleasure or enjoyment from the pain of mathematics.
Anyone who volunteers to take an eight-hour mathematics exam on a Saturday 'for fun' is a bonafide mathochist.
Mathochist by phdedede December 14, 2021

Mathochist 

Someone who derives pleasure from one's own pain and humiliation inflicted by pursuing mathematical knowledge.
Usually a sufferer from insanity. It is a mystery whether the insanity is a result from the Lovercraftian horror of advanced mathematics, or the insane are drawn into studying mathematics.

Due to this word being derived from masochist, it is suggested that this pleasure is of a sexual nature. However, as sufferers of this condition (including the person who wrote this entry) generally do not have a sex life whatsoever, it is currently impossible to verify this claim.
Creator of this entry: "Why look for love when maths has been making you cry and breaking your heart since eternity?"
Fellow maths student: "Sometimes I wonder if we've became masochistic from all the mathematical pain."
Creator of this entry: "You should've said 'Mathochistic', such a good pun opportunity wasted."