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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Algebraic problems require students to apply algebraic manipulations demonstrated in the section.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
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 expressions are composed of constants and variables that are combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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 the mode of operation of Dp upon a product reference must be made to the section on “Differential Operators” in the article Algebraic Forms.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
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