Polynomial Definition

pŏlē-nōmē-əl
polynomials
adjective
Of, relating to, or consisting of more than two names or terms.
American Heritage
Consisting of or characterized by polynomials.
Webster's New World
(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.
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noun
polynomials
An expression or name consisting of more than two terms.
Webster's New World
An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to integral powers. For example, x2 − 5 x + 6 and 2 p3 q + y are polynomials.
American Heritage
An expression of two or more terms.
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Other Word Forms of Polynomial

Noun

Singular:
polynomial
Plural:
polynomials

Origin of Polynomial

  • poly– (bi)nomial

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • poly- + -nomial

    From Wiktionary

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