polynomial
adjective/ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/
Frequency rank: #11,635 most common English word
Meaning
an algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with non-negative integer exponents.
Example sentence
The teacher asked us to solve polynomial equations during the algebra exam.
Synonyms & related words
- algebraic
- mathematical
- multivariable
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