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Polynomial

Verb / ˌpɑ:ˌli:ˈnəʊmi:ʌl / Another word for polynomial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A mathematical expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Synonyms & similar words

multinomial expression equation function formula quadratic cubic quartic quintic sextic septic octic nonic monic binomial trinomial multinomial

Example sentences

  1. I'm having trouble factoring this polynomial.
  2. The polynomial graph showed a curve.
  3. The quadratic polynomial is the simplest of all polynomial functions.
  4. A polynomial can have multiple terms.
  5. The polynomial function is used in many types of mathematical calculations.

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  • The mathematics of polynomial equations, which had been so laborious and obscure, had been transformed into a systematic theory. - Carl Boyer
  • The History of the Calculus and Its Conceptual Development
  • I'm not a mathematician, but I play one on TV. - Danica McKellar

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