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algebraic number

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algebraic number
n.
A number that is a root of a polynomial equation with rational coefficients.

algebraic number
n
(Mathematics) any number that is a root of a polynomial equation having rational coefficients such as √2 but not π Compare transcendental number
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Noun1.algebraic number - root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficientsalgebraic number - root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficients
irrational, irrational number - a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number


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