Algebraic: meaning, definitions and examples
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algebraic
[ ˌæl.dʒəˈbrəɪk ]
mathematics
Relating to or involving algebra, a branch of mathematics in which symbols represent numbers or quantities and relationships are represented by equations. Algebraic expressions consist of variables, constants, and mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Synonyms
equational, mathematical, symbolic
Examples of usage
- Algebraic equations can be solved by isolating the variable.
- In algebraic geometry, algebraic varieties are studied.
general
Relating to or based on algebraic structure, such as an algebraic field or an algebraic system, where operations follow certain rules and properties.
Synonyms
equational, mathematical, symbolic
Examples of usage
- An algebraic approach was used to solve the problem.
- The solution required an understanding of algebraic concepts.
Translations
Translations of the word "algebraic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 algébrico
🇮🇳 बीजीय
🇩🇪 algebraisch
🇮🇩 aljabar
🇺🇦 алгебраїчний
🇵🇱 algebraiczny
🇯🇵 代数的 (だいすうてき)
🇫🇷 algébrique
🇪🇸 algebraico
🇹🇷 cebirsel
🇰🇷 대수적인
🇸🇦 جبري
🇨🇿 algebraický
🇸🇰 algebraický
🇨🇳 代数的 (dàishù de)
🇸🇮 algebrski
🇮🇸 algebru
🇰🇿 алгебралық
🇬🇪 ალგებრული
🇦🇿 cəbri
🇲🇽 algebraico
Word origin
The word 'algebraic' comes from the Arabic word 'al-jabr', which was used in the title of a book by mathematician Al-Khwarizmi in the 9th century. The word 'al-jabr' referred to the process of completing the square, which is a fundamental technique in solving quadratic equations. Over time, algebra evolved into a branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and the rules for manipulating them to solve equations and study mathematical structures.