ALGEBRAIC

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

algebraic
    adj 1: of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" [syn:
           {algebraic}, {algebraical}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Algebraic \Al`ge*bra"ic\, Algebraical \Al`ge*bra"ic*al\, a.
   1. Of or pertaining to algebra; using algebra; according to
      the laws of algebra; containing an operation of algebra,
      or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters;
      algebraical writings; algebraic geometry.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. progressing by constant multiplicatory factors; -- of a
      series of numbers. Contrasted to {arithmetical}. algebraic
      progression

   Syn: algebraic
        [PJC]

   {Algebraic curve}, a curve such that the equation which
      expresses the relation between the co["o]rdinates of its
      points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra;
      -- opposed to a transcendental curve.
      [1913 Webster]

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

ALGEBRAIC

   <language> An early system on {MIT}'s {Whirlwind}.

   [CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].

   (1995-01-24)

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

algebraic

   <theory> In {domain theory}, a {complete partial order} is
   algebraic if every element is the {least upper bound} of some
   {chain} of {compact} elements.  If the set of compact elements
   is {countable} it is called {omega-algebraic}.

   [Significance?]

   (1995-04-25)