monomial

[ moh-noh-mee-uhl, muh- ]

adjective

1. Algebra.
   1. consisting of one term only.
   2. (of a matrix) having exactly one non-zero term in each row and each column.
2. Biology. noting or pertaining to a name that consists of a single word or term.

noun

1. Algebra. a monomial expression or quantity.

monomial

/ mɒˈnəʊmɪəl /

noun

1. maths an expression consisting of a single term, such as 5 ax

adjective

1. consisting of a single algebraic term
2. biology of, relating to, or denoting a taxonomic name that consists of a single term

monomial

/ mŏ-nō′mē-əl /

1. An algebraic expression consisting of a single term, especially one of the form , where a is a number and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monomial¹

First recorded in 1700–10; mon- + (bin)omial

Word History and Origins

Origin of monomial¹

C18: mono- + ( bin ) omial

Example Sentences

A monomial in algebra is a quantity which consists of a single term.

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