algebra
ˈældʒɪbrə
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Definition of algebra - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and rules for manipulating those symbolsTECH.
  • In algebra, we often solve for x or y.
math mathematics
2.
figurativeTECH.complex system using symbols to represent ideasTECH.
  • The algebra of politics can be hard to understand.
calculus geometry mathematics
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Expressions with algebra

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basic algebraic concepts taught in schools
Students learn simple algebra in middle school.
basic algebra about variables and simple equations taught in schools
Elementary algebra introduces variables and simple equations in school.
branch of mathematics dealing with algebraic structures
She studied the fundamentals of abstract algebra during her university course..
algebraic system for two-valued reasoning using binary and unary operations
Boolean algebra models two-valued reasoning with operations like AND, OR, and NOT.
branch of mathematics studying vectors, matrices, and linear equations
Linear algebra is important in computer graphics.
study of matrix arrays and how to combine, scale, and apply them
We used matrix algebra to solve the system of equations quickly.

Origin of algebra

Arabic, al-jabr (reunion of broken parts)

Terms with algebra included in their meaning

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school subject
study of numbers, shapes, patterns, including algebra and geometry
mathematics
branch of mathematics dealing with geometry using algebra and calculus
algebra expression
consisting of two terms
algebra
expression of an object as a product of other objects
algebra step
isolate a common factor from an expression
algebra
algebraic equation with terms to the fourth degree
mathematics
related to the fourth degree in algebra
mathematics
branch of geometry using coordinates and algebra

Examples of algebra in a sentence

  • He struggled with algebra in college.
  • The algebra of human emotions is intricate.
  • Understanding the algebra of economics is crucial.

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  1. French:algèbre, ...
  2. German:Algebra, ...
  3. Italian:algebra, ...
  4. Spanish:álgebra, ...
  5. Portuguese:álgebra, cálculo, ...
  6. Chinese:代数, 象征系统, ...
  7. Japanese:代数, 代数学, ...
  8. Arabic:جَبْر, معادلات, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַלגֶ׳בְּרָה, אַלְגֶּבְרָה, ...
  10. Russian:алгебра, система символов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:алгебра, ...
  12. Hindi:बीजगणित, प्रतीकात्मक प्रणाली, ...

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