algebraic
|al-ge-bra-ic|
B2
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/
relating to algebra
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algebraic' originates from the Arabic word 'al-jabr', which means 'reunion of broken parts'.
Historical Evolution
'al-jabr' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'algebra', and eventually became the modern English word 'algebraic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reunion of broken parts', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to algebra'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving algebra.
The algebraic equation was difficult to solve.
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