algebraic

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algebraic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Algebraic \Al`ge*bra"ic\, Algebraical \Al`ge*bra"ic*al\, a.
     1. Of or pertaining to algebra; using algebra; according to
        the laws of algebra; containing an operation of algebra,
        or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters;
        algebraical writings; algebraic geometry.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. progressing by constant multiplicatory factors; -- of a
        series of numbers. Contrasted to arithmetical. algebraic
        progression
  
     Syn: algebraic
          [PJC]
  
     Algebraic curve, a curve such that the equation which
        expresses the relation between the co["o]rdinates of its
        points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra;
        -- opposed to a transcendental curve.
        [1913 Webster]

algebraic - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  algebraic
      adj 1: of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" [syn:
             algebraic, algebraical]

algebraic - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  ALGEBRAIC
  
     <language> An early system on MIT's Whirlwind.
  
     [CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].
  
     (1995-01-24)
  

  algebraic
  
     <theory> In domain theory, a complete partial order is
     algebraic if every element is the least upper bound of some
     chain of compact elements.  If the set of compact elements
     is countable it is called omega-algebraic.
  
     [Significance?]
  
     (1995-04-25)