noun
algebra
AL-jih-bruh/ˈældʒɪbrə/
A branch of mathematics that uses symbols and rules to study quantities and relationships.
The notebook uses algebra to solve a symbolic equation.
Etymology
The “reunion of broken parts” referred to a preparatory operation in solving equations. The name of this restoring operation expanded to designate a whole mathematical discipline.
In context
algebra is basically taking equations rearranging them or putting them together kind of like when we substituted p equals MV and the example before hand calculus involves two parts integration
More examples
- She studied algebra.
- The problem required algebra.
- He explained the rules of algebra.
Forms
algebra
algebraic adjective — relating to symbolic mathematical relationships
Similar words
- arithmetic
- Focuses on numerical calculation rather than symbolic relationships.
- geometry
- Studies shapes and spatial relationships.