algebra

[AlĀ·ge*bra]

If the math equation you're doing has letters or other symbols that stand for numbers, you're likely doing algebra. You probably took your first algebra class early in your high school years.

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Noun
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations


n.
That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations and properties of quantity by means of letters and other symbols. It is applicable to those relations that are true of every kind of magnitude.

n.
A treatise on this science.


Algebra

Ale"hoof` , n. [AS. hfe ground ivy; the first part is perh. a corruption: cf. OE. heyhowe hedgehove, 38 ground ivy, 'bdin old MSS. heyhowe, heyoue, haihoue, halehoue.'b8 [Prior]. Ground ivy (Nepeta Glechoma).> Al"ge*bra , n. [LL. algebra, fr. Ar. al-jebr reduction of parts to a whole, or fractions to whole numbers, fr. jabara to bind together, consolidate; al-jebr w'almuq'bebalah reduction and comparison (by equations): cf. F. alg'8abre, It. & Sp. algebra.] 1. (Math.) That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations and properties of quantity by means of letters and other symbols. It is applicable to those relations that are true of every kind of magnitude. 2. A treatise on this science.

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Usage Examples

Men are liars. We'll lie about lying if we have to. I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.

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Other Usage Examples

I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.

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