Simple meaning
What does Algebra mean?
Algebra is math that uses letters and symbols.
Dictionary definition
Algebra means a branch of math that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers.
Example sentences
Algebra in a sentence
easy
In math class, we learned what algebra means.
medium
The worksheet used algebra in directions so we could solve the problem correctly.
hard
Using algebra precisely helped explain our reasoning without doing long calculations.
Synonyms
Words like Algebra
symbol mathRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
equation mathRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
variable mathRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
arithmetic onlyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
plain countingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Algebra word family
Base word
algebra
noun
algebra
Base form.
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What does algebra mean?
Algebra means algebra is math that uses letters and symbols.
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