Sekirov Dictionary

polynomial

UK /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/US /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/

noun 3
adjective 2
forms 1

noun3

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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.
- Unfortunately, an analogous attack on the octic polynomial becomes exceedingly complicated. — 1999
A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.
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A type of term consisting of multiple parts.
- Alternatively, there are polynomials denoting stages of the day: tónglóng 曈昽 “ light at daybreak”; or meteorological phenomena, such as wùsōng 雾凇 “(soft) rime”, àidài 叆叇 “ (of clouds) dense”. — 2023

adjective2

Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.
Of a polynomial name or entity.

forms

polynomials

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