algebraic

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

  2. Mathematics. of or relating 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.

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

Origin of algebraic

1
First recorded in 1655–65; algebra + -ic
  • Also al·ge·bra·i·cal .

Other words from algebraic

  • 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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British Dictionary definitions for algebraic

algebraic

algebraical

/ (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to algebra: an algebraic expression

  2. using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships

Derived forms of algebraic

  • algebraically, adverb

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