English dictionary: words starting with alg

noun

A simple, non-flowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms. algae contain chlorophyll but lack true stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue.

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That is, a simple alga like volvox and a complex metazoan like an octopus both occupy the same subl…

noun

A simple, non-flowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms. algae contain chlorophyll but lack true stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue.

Usage examples:

That is, a simple alga like volvox and a complex metazoan like an octopus both occupy the same subl…

noun

The part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.

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Courses in algebra, geometry, and newtonian physics

adjective

Relating to or involving algebra.

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The papers look at algebraic curves, the riemann roch theorem and algebraic polynomials.

adverb

In a way that relates to or uses algebra

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Solve the equation algebraically., the first two equations are easy to prove algebraically.

proper noun

A republic on the mediterranean coast of north africa; population 48,300,000 (estimated 2015); official language, arabic; capital, algiers.

noun

A country in north africa

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of algeria.

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A port city on the algerian coast

noun

A native or inhabitant of algeria, or a person of algerian descent.

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Algerians are known for their hospitality

noun

A native or inhabitant of algeria, or a person of algerian descent.

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Algerians are known for their hospitality

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of algeria.

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A port city on the algerian coast

proper noun

The capital of algeria and one of the leading mediterranean ports of north africa; population 2,203,700 (est. 2009).

noun

The capital city of algeria, in the northern part of the country

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Albert camus studied philosophy at the university of algiers., i took a taxi to the roman ruins 50 …

noun

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

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A basic algorithm for division

adjective

Expressed as or using an algorithm or computational procedure.

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Surge pricing is algorithmic and responds automatically to the large increase in demand

noun

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Usage examples:

A basic algorithm for division