algebraic
[ al-juh-brey-ik ]
adjective
of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.
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.
using arbitrary letters or symbols in place of the letters, symbols, or numbers of an actual application.
Origin of algebraic
1- 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
of or relating to algebra: an algebraic expression
using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships
Derived forms of algebraic
- algebraically, adverb
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