algebra

[ al-juh-bruh ]

/ ˈæl dʒə brə /

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noun

the branch of mathematics that deals with general statements of relations, utilizing letters and other symbols to represent specific sets of numbers, values, vectors, etc., in the description of such relations.

any of several algebraic systems, especially a ring in which elements can be multiplied by real or complex numbers (linear algebra ) as well as by other elements of the ring.

any special system of notation adapted to the study of a special system of relationship: algebra of classes.

Origin of algebra

1535–45; <Medieval Latin <Arabic al-jabr literally, restoration

OTHER WORDS FROM algebra

pre·al·ge·bra, noun, adjective

Words nearby algebra

algae, Algar, Algaroth powder, algarroba, Algarve, algebra, algebraic, algebraically closed field, algebraic equation, algebraic expression, algebraic extension

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for algebra

The definitions sprawled across many areas of math, from algebra to topology to geometry.
Building the Mathematical Library of the Future|Kevin Hartnett|October 1, 2020|Quanta Magazine
You could also have worked through a little algebra before plugging anything in.
The Fifth Battle For Riddler Nation|Zach Wissner-Gross|September 4, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
When I was an undergraduate I was really attracted to abstract algebra.
Conducting the Mathematical Orchestra From the Middle|Rachel Crowell|September 2, 2020|Quanta Magazine
The simpler objects are arrays of numbers called matrices, the core element of linear algebra.
The ‘Useless’ Perspective That Transformed Mathematics|Kevin Hartnett|June 9, 2020|Quanta Magazine

Many people see algebra as methods and rules, but you can take any algebraic expression and see it visually.
America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up (Ep. 391)|Steven D. Levitt|October 3, 2019|Freakonomics
What did those darned Muslims give us other than grammar and algebra?
Deconstructing David Brat’s ‘Scholarship’|Candida Moss|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That same year Forever 21 was forced to stop selling tops that read “Allergic to Algebra.”
The Rise of Sexist Fashion, From Plain Jane Homme to Disney|Soraya Roberts|May 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The arc of Hathahate is like one of those U-ish parabolas from algebra class.
The Cult of Hathahaters: Will It Hurt Anne Hathaway’s Oscar Chances?|Kevin Fallon|January 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
To make the algebra work, each day had to have been twenty-two hours in length.
How Long Is a Year? Is the Earth Slowing Down? And Other Questions About Time|Neil Shubin|January 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Quite appropriately, Moses received a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award in 1982 for his work with the Algebra Project.
Tip for Horace Mann: Rename School Field for Former Teacher Robert Moses|Doug Schoen|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After a morning spent at Latin, algebra, and chemistry, it seemed intolerable to be obliged to remain in the schoolroom.
A Patriotic Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
She went singing to her algebra, which she could not have done if it had not been snowing.
The Green Satin Gown|Laura E. Richards
But it is time for me to get my algebra lesson, so I will close now.
The Girl Warriors|Adene Williams
The boy from Texas dodged, and the algebra hit the wall behind him.
The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch|Edward Stratemeyer
McBean grunted assent, and went about his work as methodically as if it were a sum in algebra.
The Wing-and-Wing|J. Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for algebra

algebra

/ (ˈældʒɪbrə) /

noun

a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using alphabetic symbols to represent unknown numbers or members of specified sets of numbers

the branch of mathematics dealing with more abstract formal structures, such as sets, groups, etc

Derived forms of algebra

algebraist (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪst), noun

Word Origin for algebra

C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-jabr the bone-setting, reunification, mathematical reduction

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for algebra

algebra

A branch of mathematics marked chiefly by the use of symbols (see also symbol) to represent numbers, as in the use of a2 + b2 = c2 to express the Pythagorean theorem.

Scientific definitions for algebra

algebra

[ ăl′jə-brə ]

A branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or quantities and express general relationships that hold for all members of a specified set.

单词	algebra
释义	algebra [ al-juh-bruh ] / ˈæl dʒə brə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR algebra ON THESAURUS.COM noun the branch of mathematics that deals with general statements of relations, utilizing letters and other symbols to represent specific sets of numbers, values, vectors, etc., in the description of such relations. any of several algebraic systems, especially a ring in which elements can be multiplied by real or complex numbers (linear algebra ) as well as by other elements of the ring. any special system of notation adapted to the study of a special system of relationship: algebra of classes. Origin of algebra 1535–45; <Medieval Latin <Arabic al-jabr literally, restoration OTHER WORDS FROM algebra pre·al·ge·bra, noun, adjective Words nearby algebra algae, Algar, Algaroth powder, algarroba, Algarve, algebra, algebraic, algebraically closed field, algebraic equation, algebraic expression, algebraic extension Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for algebra The definitions sprawled across many areas of math, from algebra to topology to geometry. Building the Mathematical Library of the Future\|Kevin Hartnett\|October 1, 2020\|Quanta Magazine You could also have worked through a little algebra before plugging anything in. The Fifth Battle For Riddler Nation\|Zach Wissner-Gross\|September 4, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight When I was an undergraduate I was really attracted to abstract algebra. Conducting the Mathematical Orchestra From the Middle\|Rachel Crowell\|September 2, 2020\|Quanta Magazine The simpler objects are arrays of numbers called matrices, the core element of linear algebra. The ‘Useless’ Perspective That Transformed Mathematics\|Kevin Hartnett\|June 9, 2020\|Quanta Magazine Many people see algebra as methods and rules, but you can take any algebraic expression and see it visually. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up (Ep. 391)\|Steven D. Levitt\|October 3, 2019\|Freakonomics What did those darned Muslims give us other than grammar and algebra? Deconstructing David Brat’s ‘Scholarship’\|Candida Moss\|June 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That same year Forever 21 was forced to stop selling tops that read “Allergic to Algebra.” The Rise of Sexist Fashion, From Plain Jane Homme to Disney\|Soraya Roberts\|May 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The arc of Hathahate is like one of those U-ish parabolas from algebra class. The Cult of Hathahaters: Will It Hurt Anne Hathaway’s Oscar Chances?\|Kevin Fallon\|January 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST To make the algebra work, each day had to have been twenty-two hours in length. How Long Is a Year? Is the Earth Slowing Down? And Other Questions About Time\|Neil Shubin\|January 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Quite appropriately, Moses received a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award in 1982 for his work with the Algebra Project. Tip for Horace Mann: Rename School Field for Former Teacher Robert Moses\|Doug Schoen\|June 12, 2012\|DAILY BEAST After a morning spent at Latin, algebra, and chemistry, it seemed intolerable to be obliged to remain in the schoolroom. A Patriotic Schoolgirl\|Angela Brazil She went singing to her algebra, which she could not have done if it had not been snowing. The Green Satin Gown\|Laura E. Richards But it is time for me to get my algebra lesson, so I will close now. The Girl Warriors\|Adene Williams The boy from Texas dodged, and the algebra hit the wall behind him. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch\|Edward Stratemeyer McBean grunted assent, and went about his work as methodically as if it were a sum in algebra. The Wing-and-Wing\|J. Fenimore Cooper British Dictionary definitions for algebra algebra / (ˈældʒɪbrə) / noun a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using alphabetic symbols to represent unknown numbers or members of specified sets of numbers the branch of mathematics dealing with more abstract formal structures, such as sets, groups, etc Derived forms of algebra algebraist (ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪst), noun Word Origin for algebra C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-jabr the bone-setting, reunification, mathematical reduction Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to algebra calculation, calculus, geometry, math, division, addition, multiplication, subtraction, figures, numbers, trigonometry Cultural definitions for algebra algebra A branch of mathematics marked chiefly by the use of symbols (see also symbol) to represent numbers, as in the use of a2 + b2 = c2 to express the Pythagorean theorem. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for algebra algebra [ ăl′jə-brə ] A branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or quantities and express general relationships that hold for all members of a specified set. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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algebra

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