non-algebraic
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/nɒn-ˌæl.dʒəˈbræɪk/
not algebraic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-algebraic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'algebraic' from 'algebra', which is derived from the Arabic word 'al-jabr', meaning 'reunion of broken parts'.
Historical Evolution
'Algebraic' evolved from the Arabic 'al-jabr' through Medieval Latin 'algebra', eventually becoming the modern English word 'algebraic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'algebraic' referred to the mathematical practice of 'reunion of broken parts', but now it broadly refers to anything related to algebra.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or relating to algebra.
The problem was non-algebraic, requiring a different approach.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42