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]

	

	algebraic
    adj 1: of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" [syn:
           algebraic, algebraical]

	

	ALGEBRAIC

    An early system on MIT's Whirlwind.

   [CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)].

   (1995-01-24)

	

	algebraic

    In domain theory, a complete partial order is
   algebraic if every element is the least upper bound of some
   chain of compact elements.  If the set of compact elements
   is countable it is called omega-algebraic.

   [Significance?]

   (1995-04-25)