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al·ge·braic (al′jə brāik)

adjective

  1. of, used in, or characteristic of algebra
  2. of a number, etc. expressible by algebraic operations

algebraic Related Forms
al′·ge·brai·cally adverb
algebraic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • topology: This culminated in the great results of algebraic topology in the middle of the previous century.
  • geometry: We describe certain stable models, using tools from algebraic geometry.
  • equation: Pace: Approach pacing like you would an algebraic equation.
  • manipulation: Use of symbols, basic algebraic manipulation, fractions.
  • notation: Children are known to often invent idiosyncratic notation to describe their mathematical findings, or to use algebraic notation in unusual ways.
  • invariant: The wonder of it all is the theory of algebraic invariants was successful far beyond the hopes of its originators.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: He sent his results on making the differential calculus into a purely algebraic theory to the Royal Society.
  • almost: In many ways the heart of his argument is found not in the text but in the almost algebraic appendices.
  • only: The system contains only algebraic equations and o.d.e.s with a single independent variable ( normally time ).
  • particularly: Will QCA's revised criteria improve students ' mastery of basic skills and particularly algebraic techniques?

Used with adjective complement

  • call: It is called Algebraic Curves over a Finite Field and is currently 644 pages.
  • develop: To consolidate and further develop algebraic, geometric and trigonometric techniques.

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