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algebraic

[al-juh-brey-ik]

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adjective

of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.

Mathematics. of or pertaining to an element that is the root of a polynomial equation with coefficients from some given field:

is algebraic over the field of real numbers.

using arbitrary letters or symbols in place of the letters, symbols, or numbers of an actual application.

Also, al·ge·bra·i·cal.

Origin:
1655–65; algebra + -ic

Related forms

al·ge·bra·i·cal·ly, adverb

non·al·ge·bra·ic, adjective

non·al·ge·bra·i·cal, adjective

non·al·ge·bra·i·cal·ly, adverb

pre·al·ge·bra·ic, adjective

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sub·al·ge·bra·ic, adjective

sub·al·ge·bra·i·cal, adjective

sub·al·ge·bra·i·cal·ly, adverb

un·al·ge·bra·i·cal, adjective

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Algebraic is always a great word to know.

So is calculus. Does it mean:

one of several highly systematic methods of treating problems by a special system of algebraic notations, such as differential or integral calculus

the method of finding the fourth term in a proportion when three terms are given

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World English Dictionary

algebraic or algebraical (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk)

—*adj*
1.	of or relating to algebra: an algebraic expression
2.	using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships

algebraical or algebraical

—*adj*

algebraically or algebraical

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

algebraic

1660s, from algebra. Earlier was algebraical (1570s).

FOLDOC

Computing Dictionary

ALGEBRAIC definition

language
An early system on MIT's Whirlwind.
[CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].
(1995-01-24)

algebraic definition

theory
In domain theory, a complete partial order is algebraic if every element is the least upper bound of some chain of compact elements. If the set of compact elements is countable it is called omega-algebraic.
[Significance?]
(1995-04-25)

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