polynomial

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Noun — In algebra, an expression made of a finite sum of terms, each a constant multiplied by variables raised to whole-number powers.

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quadratic polynomial polynomial equation polynomial function degree of a polynomial factorise a polynomial

It is a technical word used mainly in mathematics and related subjects.

The word is formed from poly- and -nomial, modelled on binomial. The -nomial part draws on a Greek word meaning portion or part.

What is a polynomial?

In algebra it is an expression that adds up a finite number of terms, each a constant times variables raised to non-negative whole-number powers.

Is polynomial a noun or an adjective?

It is both. As an adjective it describes something that can be expressed or limited by a polynomial.

What is the difference between a binomial and a polynomial?

A binomial is a kind of polynomial. The word polynomial covers expressions with any number of terms.