algebraically

al·ge·bra·ic

[al-juh-brey-ik]
adjective
1.
of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.
2.
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.
3.
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

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
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 or algebraical (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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

algebraic or algebraical (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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algebraic
1660s, from algebra. Earlier was algebraical (1570s).
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