Definition of Algebra

1. Noun. The mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations.

Examples of category: Transposition
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Pure Mathematics
Specialized synonyms: Quadratics, Linear Algebra, Vector Algebra, Matrix Algebra
Derivative terms: Algebraic, Algebraical, Algebraist

Definition of Algebra

1. n. That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations and properties of quantity by means of letters and other symbols. It is applicable to those relations that are true of every kind of magnitude.

Definition of Algebra

1. a branch of mathematics [n -S]

Medical Definition of Algebra

1. 1. That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations and properties of quantity by means of letters and other symbols. It is applicable to those relations that are true of every kind of magnitude. 2. A treatise on this science. Origin: LL. Algebra, fr. Ar. Al-jebr reduction of parts to a whole, or fractions to whole numbers, fr. Jabara to bind together, consolidate; al-jebr w'almuqabalah reduction and comparison (by equations): cf. F. Algebre, It. & Sp. Algebra. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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