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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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