algebraic

[ al-juh-brey-ik ]

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.

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

algebraic

/ ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to algebra

   an algebraic expression

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

Derived Forms

• ˌalgeˈbraically, adverb

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of algebraic¹

First recorded in 1655–65; algebra + -ic

Example Sentences

Like everything pertaining to female nature, this system may be resolved into two algebraic terms—Yes: no.

From Project Gutenberg

Algebraic notation was not sufficiently developed to enable the argument to be condensed into a form easily surveyed.

From Project Gutenberg

Non-algebraic equations occur frequently—equations involving trigonometrical functions, for example.

From Project Gutenberg

This engine was to be capable of evaluating any algebraic formula.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet there may not be any limit to algebraic or mathematical determinations.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• analytical
• numerical
• scientific