algebraic

/ˌældʒəˈbreɪɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or using algebra, a branch of mathematics that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and quantities.
    • Her algebraic reasoning helped her find the pattern in the number sequence.
    • The students solved algebraic equations using variables like x and y.
    • Many real-world problems can be expressed in algebraic form.
  2. Describing something that is complex or abstract, like a mathematical formula.
    • The recipe's measurements were almost algebraic in their precision.
    • The instructions for assembling the furniture were so algebraic that I gave up.
    • His explanation of the rules felt too algebraic for a simple game.
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