monomial

/mɑːnoʊmiəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A polynomial expression consisting of a single term

“The monomial x^2 + 3x is a quadratic expression.”

2. adjective

Having a single variable or term

“The monomial quadratic equation x^2 - 4 = 0 has two solutions.”

3. adjective

Relating to or denoting the simplest kind of polynomial expression

“The monomial term in the polynomial is x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 1.”

4. noun

A monomial expression

“The monomial 2x is a linear expression.”

Synonyms

  • polynomial
  • single-term

Antonyms

  • multi-term
  • polynomial