Polynomial

1. (n.) An expression composed of two or more terms, connected by the signs plus or minus; as, a2 - 2ab + b2.

2. (a.) Containing many names or terms; multinominal; as, the polynomial theorem.

3. (a.) Consisting of two or more words; having names consisting of two or more words; as, a polynomial name; polynomial nomenclature.

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