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.
Also al·ge·bra·i·cal.

Origin of algebraic

First recorded in 1655–65; algebra + -ic

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Words related to algebraic

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British Dictionary definitions for algebraic

algebraic

algebraical

/ (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of algebraic

algebraically, adverb