algebra
/ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/
Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities in equations
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- algebras
Meanings
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Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations
Algebra is my favorite subject.
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Algebra is a branch of mathematics.
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Abstract algebra: A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside analysis) loosely characterized by its concern for abstraction and symmetry, dealing with the behavior, classification, and application of a large class of objects (called algebraic structures) and the maps between them (called, most generally, morphisms)rare
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Any of several objects of study in Algebra; A universal algebrarare
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Any of several objects of study in Algebra; An algebraic structure consisting of a module over a commutative ring (or a vector space over a field) along with an additional binary operation that is bilinear over module (or vector) addition and scalar multiplicationrare
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A collection of subsets of a given set, such that this collection contains the empty set, and the collection is closed under unions and complements (and thereby also under intersections and differences)rare
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A system or process (especially one that is complex or convoluted) that substitutes one thing for another, or uses signs or symbols to represent concepts or ideasrare
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The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable): a dislocation or fracturerare