polynomial

Noun

An algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication, but not division by a variable.

ریشه

The term 'polynomial' is derived from the Latin words 'polynōmĭum' and 'polynōmus', which come from the Greek words 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'nomos' meaning 'term'.

مثال

• The equation can be solved by factoring the polynomial.
• Polynomials are commonly used in algebraic equations.
• The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest power of the variable.