ALGEBRAIC
algebraic, algebraical
(adjective) of or relating to algebra; “algebraic geometry”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
algebraic (comparative more algebraic, superlative most algebraic)
Of, or relating to, algebra.
(mathematics, of an expression, equation, or function) Containing only numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators.
(algebra, number theory, of a number) Which is a root of some polynomial whose coefficients are rational.
(algebra, of a field) Whose every element is a root of some polynomial whose coefficients are rational.
(chess, of notation) Describing squares by file (referred to in intrinsic order rather than by the piece starting on that file) and rank, both with reference to a fixed point rather than a player-dependent perspective.
Antonyms
• (that is the root of some polynomial): transcendental
• (whose every element is the root of some polynomial): transcendental
Hyponyms
• (that is the root of some polynomial): quadratic number
Source: Wiktionary
Al`ge*bra"ic, Al`ge*bra"ic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to algebra; containing an operation of
algebra, or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters;
algebraical writings. Algebraic curve, a curve such that the equation
which expresses the relation between the coördinates of its points
involves only the ordinary operations of algebra; -- opposed to a
transcendental curve.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition