algebra
nounfemininetécnico/alʒɨˈbɾa/medium
ál·ge·bra
Definitions
1Branch of mathematics that studies the properties and relations of abstract quantities represented by symbols (letters), using arithmetic operations.
Algebra is a fundamental discipline for engineering and physics.
Students learn to solve equations in algebra class.
Common collocations
study algebraelementary algebraabstract algebraalgebra theorem
2A mathematical structure consisting of a set equipped with operations that satisfy certain axioms (e.g., algebra over a field).
Group theory studies certain types of algebra.
Linear algebra is essential for computer graphics.
Common collocations
Lie algebrauniversal algebracomputer algebra
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-jabr' (reunião de partes quebradas, redução).