Algebraic — Al ge*bra ic, Algebraical Al ge*bra ic*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to algebra; using algebra; according to the laws of algebra; containing an operation of algebra, or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters; algebraical writings;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
algebraic — [al΄jə brā′ik] adj. 1. of, used in, or characteristic of algebra 2. of a number, etc. expressible by algebraic operations: opposed to TRANSCENDENTAL: Also algebraical algebraically adv … English World dictionary
algebraic — (adj.) 1660s, from ALGEBRA (Cf. algebra) + IC (Cf. ic). Earlier was algebraical (1570s) … Etymology dictionary
algebraic — algebraically, adv. /al jeuh bray ik/, adj. 1. of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra. 2. Math. of or pertaining to an element that is the root of a polynomial equation with coefficients from some given field. 3. using arbitrary letters or… … Universalium
algebraic — adjective Date: 1662 1. relating to, involving, or according to the laws of algebra 2. involving only a finite number of repetitions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, extraction of roots, and raising to powers < algebraic… … New Collegiate Dictionary
algebraic — adj. Algebraic is used with these nouns: ↑equation, ↑formula, ↑geometry … Collocations dictionary
algebraic — [[t]æ̱lʤɪbre͟ɪɪk[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n Algebraic equations, expressions, and principles are based on or use algebra … English dictionary
algebraic — /ældʒəˈbreɪɪk/ (say aljuh brayik) adjective 1. of or occurring in algebra. 2. Mathematics (of a number) satisfying a polynomial equation with integral coefficients: √2 is algebraic as it satisfies the equation x2 2 = 0. Also, algebraical.… …
algebraic — algebra ► NOUN ▪ the branch of mathematics in which letters and other symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations. DERIVATIVES algebraic adjective algebraist noun. ORIGIN Latin, from an Arabic word meaning «the… … English terms dictionary
algebraic — adjective of or relating to algebra algebraic geometry • Syn: ↑algebraical • Pertains to noun: ↑algebra (for: ↑algebraical), ↑algebra • … Useful english dictionary
