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/
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:
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The equation x² + 2x - 3 is a polynomial.
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We need to factorize this polynomial to find its roots.
Adjective
consisting of several terms
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A polynomial equation can have multiple solutions.
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The function is defined by a polynomial expression.