Synonyms for

Algebra

Verb / ˈældʒʌbrʌ / Another word for algebra — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.

Synonyms & similar words

mathematics calculation computation arithmetic geometry trigonometry calculus analysis topology logarithm matrix equation formula function variable expression operation term proof

Synonyms by register

Formal

symbolic manipulation abstract mathematics generalized arithmetic

Antonyms

arithmetic geometry calculus trigonometry statistics logic

Common collocations

  • abstract algebra
  • linear algebra
  • boolean algebra
  • algebraic structure
  • algebraic equation
  • algebraic expression
  • elementary algebra
  • college algebra

Word family

noun algebra
adjective algebraic

Usage note

Algebra is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols. It is distinct from arithmetic, which deals with specific numbers.

Example sentences

  1. Algebra is an important subject in school.
  2. I'm studying algebra for my math exam.
  3. My dad helps me with my algebra homework.
  4. Algebra can be difficult to understand at first.
  5. I enjoy solving algebra problems.

Quotes

  • Algebra is the intellectual instrument which has been created for rendering clear the quantitative aspects of the world.
  • Algebra is the offer made by the devil to the mathematician.
  • Algebra is the only place where you can multiply success by failure and get away with it.

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