algebraic
adjective
al·ge·bra·ic
ˌal-jə-ˈbrā-ik 
1
: relating to, involving, or according to the laws of algebra
2
: involving only a finite number of repetitions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, extraction of roots, and raising to powers
algebraic equation
compare transcendental
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Parents and caretakers who haven’t had to solve algebraic equations since grade school or have to work more hours to cover household costs, also face additional strain, leaving less time to help children study at home.
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Danielle Barreras, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
The algebraic formula for the silky—and secret—vanilla flavor traveled from generations of Cafollas in a small mountain village in Lazio, Italy to the northeastern crook of Ireland, and currently lives in my dad’s head.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
The filmmaker’s algebraic feature debut in 2018 was indeed a key turning point in horror’s reputation across Hollywood.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Quadratic Formula The quadratic formula, another algebraic staple, is one of the first truly intimidating mathematical structures that high-school students encounter.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Barreras, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
The algebraic formula for the silky—and secret—vanilla flavor traveled from generations of Cafollas in a small mountain village in Lazio, Italy to the northeastern crook of Ireland, and currently lives in my dad’s head.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
The filmmaker’s algebraic feature debut in 2018 was indeed a key turning point in horror’s reputation across Hollywood.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Quadratic Formula The quadratic formula, another algebraic staple, is one of the first truly intimidating mathematical structures that high-school students encounter.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Algebraic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/algebraic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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