Algebraic
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbrɛɪ.ɪk/noun
Relating to or involving algebra, a branch of mathematics.
Did you know?The term 'Algebra' comes from the Arabic 'al-jabr', meaning 'reunion of broken parts', reflecting its deep ties to transformation and balance in both math and the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
9th Century
Arabic
الجبر (al-jabr)
“The reunion of broken parts, a method for solving equations.”
12th Century
Latin
algebra
“The branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.”
16th Century
Middle French
algèbre
“The mathematical discipline derived from Arabic, focusing on the use of letters to represent numbers.”
17th Century
English
algebra
“The systematic study of equations and their solutions introduced into English from Latin.”
19th Century
English
algebraic
“Pertaining to the methods and principles of algebra, emphasizing the symbolic representation of numbers.”