polynomial

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polynomial
n. algebraic expression that is the sum of two or more constants multiplied by variables with exponents (Mathematics)

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Polynomial
In mathematics, a polynomial is an expression consisting of variables (or indeterminates) and coefficients, that involves only the operations of additionsubtractionmultiplication, and non-negative integer exponents. An example of a polynomial of a single indeterminate is . An example in three variables is .

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polynomial

Noun
1. a mathematical expression that is the sum of a number of terms
(synonym) multinomial
(hypernym) sum, amount, total
(hyponym) monic polynomial

Adjective
1. having the character of a polynomial; "a polynomial expression"
(synonym) multinomial
(pertainym) multinomial


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polynomial
adj. polynomial
 
polynômial
adj. (Mathematics) polynomial

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Polynomial
(n.)
An expression composed of two or more terms, connected by the signs plus or minus; as, a2 - 2ab + b2.
  
 
(a.)
Containing many names or terms; multinominal; as, the polynomial theorem.
  
 
(a.)
Consisting of two or more words; having names consisting of two or more words; as, a polynomial name; polynomial nomenclature.
  

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