Definition & Meaning of "polynomial"

Polynomial

a mathematical expression with variables raised to powers and combined using arithmetic operations

polynomial

having the character of a polynomial

Example

Simple expressions like 5x are considered polynomials.

The expression 2x+3 is a simple polynomial.

Adding or subtracting polynomials involves combining like terms.

Polynomials are used to represent curves in algebraic geometry.

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