Algebraic
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/
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Relating to or involving algebra.
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/
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General
Relating to algebra
This is an algebraic equation.
💡 Simply: About math equations and solving them.
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She used algebraic methods to solve the puzzle.
How It's Used
Mathematics
"The problem requires algebraic manipulation to solve."
From Late Latin *algebraicus, from Arabic al-jabr ('the reunion of broken parts'), the name of a mathematical operation.
The term 'algebraic' has its roots in the Arabic word 'al-jabr', signifying the mathematical concept of equation solving. Its use gradually expanded within mathematics throughout the ages.
Memory tip
Think 'alge' (as in algebra) + 'braic' (sounds like 'break' - breaking down equations).
Practice
Base: algebra
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Usage
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