algebraic
Americanadjective
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of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.
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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.
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using arbitrary letters or symbols in place of the letters, symbols, or numbers of an actual application.
adjective
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of or relating to algebra
an algebraic expression
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using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships
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He published his first book, “National Income Behavior: An Introduction to Algebraic Analysis,” in 1951, the year he received his doctorate from Harvard.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2016
Algebraic forms of a function can be evaluated by replacing the input variable with a given value.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
Algebraic techniques can be used to simplify trigonometric expressions.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
Algebraic geometry is the field that studies the solutions of sets of polynomial equations by looking at their geometric properties.
From Nature • Jan. 13, 2015
For this Algebraic art outdoes all other subtlety of man, and outshines the clearest exposition mortal wit can achieve: a heavenly gift indeed, and a test of the powers of a man's mind.
From Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study by Waters, W. G. (William George)
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