algebraic function

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. a function that can be expressed as a root of an equation in which a polynomial, in the independent and dependent variables, is set equal to zero.

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algebraic function British  

noun

1. maths any function which can be constructed in a finite number of steps from the elementary operations and the inverses of any function already constructed Compare transcendental function

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Example Sentences

They are all engaged in different tasks, going at their own pace, but occasionally someone will get stuck, and Mr Nunez will then explain an isosceles triangle or go through an algebraic function.

From Economist