Dictionary Definition
algebraic adj : of or relating to algebra;
"algebraic geometry" [syn: algebraical]
User Contributed Dictionary
Adjective
- of, or relating to algebra
- (Of an expression, equation or function) containing only numbers, letters and arithmetic operators
- (Of a number) which is a root of some polynomial
Derived terms
Translations
relating to algebra
- Czech: algebraický
- Swedish: algebraisk
expression containing numbers, letters and
arithmetic operators
- Swedish: algebraisk
Extensive Definition
Algebraic may refer to:
- Algebraic chess notation — a method used to record and describe the play of chess games.
- Algebraic data types.
- Algebraic group — a term from algebraic geometry.
- Algebraic numbers (those which are roots of certain polynomials).
- Or in general, it could refer to any subject studied within the Algebra branch of mathematics.
- Algebraic in reference to calculators refers to the order of entering operations (contrast reverse Polish notation).
algebraic in French:
Algébrique