{ } a. 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 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 coördinates of its points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra; -- opposed to a transcendental curve. [ 1913 Webster ]
Variants: Algebraic | 