polynomial
/ˌpɑlɪˈnoʊmiəl/
noun
- A mathematical expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.
- The engineer used a polynomial to model the growth of the population over time.
- She solved the polynomial by finding its roots using the quadratic formula.
- In algebra class, we learned how to factor a polynomial like x² + 5x + 6.
adjective
- Relating to or consisting of multiple terms or names.
- The polynomial expression was too complex for the beginner to solve.
- The polynomial equation had several terms that needed to be simplified.
- In biology, a polynomial name can include the genus, species, and subspecies.