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monomial
CIDE DICTIONARY
A single algebraic expression; that is, an expression unconnected with any other by the sign of addition, substraction, equality, or inequality. [1913 Webster]
monomial, a.
Consisting of but a single term or expression. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
monomial, adj. & n. Math.
--adj. (of an algebraic expression) consisting of one term.
--n. a monomial expression.
--adj. (of an algebraic expression) consisting of one term.
--n. a monomial expression.
Etymology
MONO- after binomial
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