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- [al-juh-bruh]
- /ˈæl dʒə brə/
- /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-juh-bruh]
- /ˈæl dʒə brə/
Definitions of algebra word
- uncountable noun algebra Algebra is a type of mathematics in which letters are used to represent possible quantities. 3
- noun algebra a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using alphabetic symbols to represent unknown numbers or members of specified sets of numbers 3
- noun algebra the branch of mathematics dealing with more abstract formal structures, such as sets, groups, etc 3
- noun algebra a mathematical system using symbols, esp. letters, to generalize certain arithmetic operations and relationships (Ex.: x + y = x2 represents a unique relationship between x and y, and has an infinite number of examples, as 3 + 6 = 9) 3
- noun algebra any of various symbolic mathematical systems having formal rules of operation, defined relationships, finite processes, etc. 3
- noun algebra a textbook or treatise dealing with algebra 3
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Origin of algebra
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Medieval Latin < Arabic al-jabr literally, restoration
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Parts of speech for Algebra
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
algebra popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for algebra
noun algebra
- calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- multiplication — the act or process of multiplying or the state of being multiplied.
- subtraction — an act or instance of subtracting.
Antonyms for algebra
noun algebra
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
- subtraction — an act or instance of subtracting.
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