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
Polynomial is defined as something related to a mathematical formula or expression with several algebraic terms.
An example of a mathematical expression that would be described as a polynomial is the formula 2x² + 4x³ + 3
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Synonyms:
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.
American Heritage Medicine
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Other Word Forms of Polynomial
Noun
Singular:
polynomial
Plural:
polynomialsOrigin of Polynomial
poly– (bi)nomial
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
poly- + -nomial
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