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algebraic

[ al-juh-brey-ik ]
/ ˌæl dʒəˈbreɪ ɪk /
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adjective

of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.
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.
using arbitrary letters or symbols in place of the letters, symbols, or numbers of an actual application.

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Nearby words

algaroth powder, algarroba, algarve, algebra, algebra of sets, algebraic, algebraic equation, algebraic expression, algebraic extension, algebraic function, algebraic geometry
Also al·ge·bra·i·cal.

Origin of algebraic

First recorded in 1655–65; algebra + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for algebraically

algebraic

algebraical

/ (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to algebraan algebraic expression
using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships

Derived Forms

algebraically, adverb
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