Meaning of the word polynomial in English

What does polynomial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

polynomial

US /ˌpɑː.liˈnoʊ.mi.əl/
UK /ˌpɒl.iˈnəʊ.mi.əl/
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Noun

an expression of more than two algebraic terms, especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable(s)

Example:
The equation x² + 2x - 3 is a polynomial.
We need to factorize this polynomial to find its roots.

Adjective

consisting of several terms

Example:
A polynomial equation can have multiple solutions.
The function is defined by a polynomial expression.