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algebraic

/ˌældʒəˈbɹeɪɪk/al-juh-BRAY-ik
UK form converted from the US by rule · unchecked
/ˌældʒəˈbɹeɪɪk/al-juh-BRAY-ik

Meaningof algebra

Common meaning: to do with algebra

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Journey through time

  1. Arabical jabr‘the putting-together of parts, restoration’source
  2. Medieval Latinalgebrasource
  3. Englishalgebra‘calculation by symbols’
  4. Englishformed in English from algebraalgebraic‘to do with algebra’ · today

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Meaning: “Meaning” is the sense that emerges from the word’s roots; “Common meaning” is today’s everyday sense. Both written by us.

Pronunciation

  • UK IPA: converted from the US form by rule (unchecked). Respelling: generated.
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  • US IPA: CMUdict (BSD-2), converted to IPA by rule. Respelling: generated.
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Origin: Formed in English from algebra + -ic.

Dictionary: Skeat (1898), ALGEBRA, p.15 · scan

Source words

  • al jabr Arabic · source word “restoration, reunion of parts”

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