algebraic

[al-juh-brey-ik] /ˌæl dʒəˈbreɪ ɪk/

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, algebraical.

Origin

1655-65; algebra + -ic

Related forms

algebraically, adverb

nonalgebraic, adjective

nonalgebraical, adjective

nonalgebraically, adverb

prealgebraic, adjective

subalgebraic, adjective

subalgebraical, adjective

subalgebraically, adverb

unalgebraical, adjective

Examples from the web for algebraic

Figure out what match students need in order to understand the algebraic and statistical tools they will need as freshmen.
Her research made advances in symbolic computation and algebraic algorithms, including ideas that can be used in cryptography.
How many people looked at an algebraic curve and did not work out how to take the slope of that line.
And one can describe it in words, but by doing so one removes its algebraic utility and clear precision of communication.
He has recently devoted several sessions of his seminar on algebraic combinatorics to the mathematics of juggling.
The algebraic signs in the first column are those of the cotangents themselves.
Although graphing calculators help students solve equations, it is also important that students understand algebraic expressions.
Review and note that the rule involves an algebraic equation.

British Dictionary definitions for algebraic

/ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk/

adjective

of or relating to algebra: an algebraic expression

using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships

Derived Forms

algebraically, adverb

Word Origin and History for algebraic

adj.

1660s, from algebra + -ic. Earlier was algebraical (1570s).

algebraic in Technology

language
An early system on MIT's Whirlwind.
[CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].
(1995-01-24)

theory
In domain theory, a complete partial order is algebraic if every element is the least upper bound of some chain of compact elements. If the set of compact elements is countable it is called omega-algebraic.
[Significance?]
(1995-04-25)