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algebraically

|al-ge-bra-ic-al-ly|

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/ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪ.kəl.i/

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/ˌæl.dʒɪˈbreɪ.ɪ.kəl.i/

(algebraic)

relating to algebra

Base FormAdverb
algebraicalgebraically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'algebraically' originates from 'algebra', 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 dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that relates to or uses algebra.

The equation was solved algebraically.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/19 21:36