algebra
[ al-juh-bruh ]
/ ˈæl dʒə brə /
noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with general statements of relations, utilizing letters and other symbols to represent specific sets of numbers, values, vectors, etc., in the description of such relations.
any of several algebraic systems, especially a ring in which elements can be multiplied by real or complex numbers (linear algebra) as well as by other elements of the ring.
any special system of notation adapted to the study of a special system of relationship: algebra of classes.
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Origin of algebra
1535–45; < Medieval Latin < Arabic al-jabr literally, restoration
OTHER WORDS FROM algebra
pre·al·ge·bra, noun, adjectiveWords nearby algebra
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British Dictionary definitions for algebra
algebra
/ (ˈældʒɪbrə) /
noun
a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using alphabetic symbols to represent unknown numbers or members of specified sets of numbers
the branch of mathematics dealing with more abstract formal structures, such as sets, groups, etc
Derived forms of algebra
algebraist (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪst), nounWord Origin for algebra
C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-jabr the bone-setting, reunification, mathematical reduction
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Scientific definitions for algebra
algebra
[ ăl′jə-brə ]
A branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or quantities and express general relationships that hold for all members of a specified set.
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Cultural definitions for algebra
algebra
A branch of mathematics marked chiefly by the use of symbols (see also symbol) to represent numbers, as in the use of a2 + b2 = c2 to express the Pythagorean theorem.
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