— algebraically , adv.
/al'jeuh bray"ik/ , adj.
1. of, occurring in, or utilizing algebra.
2. Math. of or pertaining to an element that is the root of a polynomial equation with coefficients from some given field.
3. using arbitrary letters or symbols in place of the letters, symbols, or numbers of an actual application.
Also, algebraical .
[ 1655-65; ALGEBRA + -IC ]