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Definition of algebra

algebra

/ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/
al · ge · bra
Adverb:algebraically
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Plural:algebras
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Adjective:algebraic
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algebra Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The branch of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulas and equations.

Example

"Students typically learn how to solve for unknown variables in their first year of algebra."

2

A specific mathematical system or structure consisting of a vector space equipped with a bilinear product, or a system of notation used to represent specific logical or quantitative relationships.

Example

"Boolean algebra forms the theoretical foundation for modern digital circuit design and computer logic."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century via Medieval Latin from the Arabic phrase 'al-jabr', meaning 'the reunion of broken parts' or 'bone-setting'. The mathematical sense comes from the title of a seminal 9th-century treatise on equations by the Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Algebra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/algebra
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