polynomial
nounHow to pronounce polynomial:
Definition of polynomial:
- polynomial (noun):
- a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms.
- a mathematical expression of one or more algebraic terms each of which consists of a constant multiplied by one or more variables raised to a nonnegative integral power (such as a + bx + cx2)
Synonyms for polynomial:
biquadratic
biquadratic polynomial
function
homogeneous polynomial
mapping
mathematical function
monic polynomial
multinomial
quadratic
quadratic polynomial
quartic polynomial
series
single-valued function
Here are some other common 5-syllable words.
- melodically
- coeducational
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- considerably
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- precariously
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- civilization
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- mathematician
- unmistakably
- circumnavigate
- unrelentingly
- disappointingly
- exploratory
- monetarily
- overconfidence
- unsympathetic
- unreliable
- haruspication
- disorientated
- analytical
- conscientiousness
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- unpronounceable
- technicalities
- overabundance
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- unpresentable
- nonassessable
- incontinently
- sat-cit-ananda
- revigoration
- penetralia
- continuously
- integrality
- Abhinandana
- quasi-permanent
- undeservedly
- cardigan jacket
- individual's
- elimination
- … more
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