Algebraical

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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 WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

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