Definitions

1. noun

A mathematical expression consisting of a sum of terms, each term being a product of a constant and one or more variables, raised to a power.

“The professor explained the concept of a polynomial and how it’s used in algebra.”

2. adjective

Of or relating to a mathematical expression consisting of a sum of terms.

“The polynomial equation was difficult to solve.”

3. verb

To express or describe something using a mathematical polynomial.

“The engineer polynomial the data to analyze its trend.”