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    Algebra

    /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols; it involves the study of mathematical expressions, equations, and functions.
    In algebra, we use letters to represent numbers in equations.
    A specific set of mathematical principles and techniques, often taught in schools as part of the curriculum.
    She struggled with algebra until she started practicing more regularly.
    A form of mathematics that incorporates variables and constants to solve problems.
    Solving quadratic equations is a common topic in algebra classes.

    Etymology

    From Middle English, from Latin 'algebra', derived from Arabic 'al-jabr', meaning 'reunion of broken parts'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    algebraic expression:
    A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.
    linear algebra:
    A branch of algebra concerning vector spaces and linear mappings.
    quadratic equation:
    An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.

    Related Words

    variable
    A symbol used to represent an unknown quantity in mathematical expressions.
    equation
    A statement that two expressions are equal, usually containing an equal sign.
    expression
    A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

    Slang Meanings

    Algebra makes my head hurt.
    Dude, I can't deal with this; algebra makes my head hurt!
    Doing algebra is like pulling teeth.
    Working on these problems feels like doing algebra is like pulling teeth.