polynomial

noun

(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_nxⁿ+a_n-1xⁿ⁻¹+...+a_0x⁰.

(taxonomy) A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.

(linguistics, Sinology) A type of term consisting of multiple parts.

adjective

(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.

(taxonomy) Of a polynomial name or entity.

Roots

polyspoly- · Greek · many nomen-nomi · Latin · name

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