monomial

[moh-noh-mee-uhl, muh-]

adjective

1. Algebra.

   1. consisting of one term only.

   2. (of a matrix) having exactly one non-zero term in each row and each column.

2. Biology.,  noting or pertaining to a name that consists of a single word or term.

noun

1. Algebra.,  a monomial expression or quantity.

monomial

/ mɒˈnəʊmɪəl /

noun

1. maths an expression consisting of a single term, such as 5 ax

adjective

1. consisting of a single algebraic term

2. biology of, relating to, or denoting a taxonomic name that consists of a single term

monomial

1. An algebraic expression consisting of a single term, especially one of the form ax ⁿ, where a is a number and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monomial¹

First recorded in 1700–10; mon- + (bin)omial

Word History and Origins

Origin of monomial¹

C18: _mono- + ( _bin ) _omial

Example Sentences

At the tail end of a long studio session in preparation for her first full-length album, the L.A.-based artist known by her monomial Yendry is reminiscing on Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times

But what, it may be inquired, is this great primary truth which the monomial system tends to violate?

From Project Gutenberg

A monomial in algebra is a quantity which consists of a single term.

From Project Gutenberg