4 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
algebraic
adjective: of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" [syn: {algebraical}]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Algebraic \Al'ge*bra"ic\, Algebraical \Al'ge*bra"ic*al\, adjective
1. Of or pertaining to algebra; using algebra; according to
the laws of algebra; containing an operation of algebra,
or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters;
algebraical writings; algebraic geometry.
2. progressing by constant multiplicatory factors; -- of a
series of numbers. Contrasted to {arithmetical}. algebraic
progression
Syn: algebraic
[PJC]
{Algebraic curve}, a curve such that the equation which
expresses the relation between the co["o]rdinates of its
points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra;
-- opposed to a transcendental curve.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:
ALGEBRAIC
An early system on {MIT}'s {Whirlwind}.
[CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].
(1995-01-24)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:
algebraic
In {domain theory}, a {complete partial order} is
algebraic if every element is the {least upper bound} of some
{chain} of {compact} elements. If the set of compact elements
is {countable} it is called {omega-algebraic}.
[Significance?]
(1995-04-25)
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