algebra
|al-ge-bra|
B1
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/ˈæl.dʒə.brə/
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/ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/
mathematical symbols and rules
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algebra' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-jabr,' where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'jabr' meant 'reunion of broken parts.'
Historical Evolution
'al-jabr' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'algebra,' and eventually became the modern English word 'algebra.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reunion of broken parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a branch of mathematics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols, representing numbers and relationships.
Algebra is essential for solving equations.
Synonyms
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