algebra
Translation
algebra
Examples
I have an algebra exam tomorrow.
I have an algebra exam tomorrow.
She is studying linear algebra at university.
She is studying linear algebra at university.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) a branch of mathematics Algebra is a branch of mathematics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mathematics, arithmetic, geometry
Etymology
From Arabic 'al-jabr', meaning 'the reunion of broken parts'. It was the title of a book by the mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.
Memory Tips
The 'al-' at the beginning is common in words of Arabic origin, like 'alcohol' or 'algorithm'.