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logic, history of — Introduction the history of the discipline from its origins among the ancient Greeks to the present time. Origins of logic in the West Precursors of ancient logic There was a medieval tradition according to which the Greek philosopher … Universalium
algebraic equation — Math. an equation in the form of a polynomial having a finite number of terms and equated to zero, as 2x3 + 4x2 x + 7 = 0. * * * Mathematical statement of equality between algebraic expressions. An expression is algebraic if it involves a finite… … Universalium
exponential function — Math. 1. the function y = ex. 2. any function of the form y = bax, where a and b are positive constants. 3. any function in which a variable appears as an exponent and may also appear as a base, as y = x2x. [1890 95] * * * In mathematics, a… … Universalium
function — /fungk sheuhn/, n. 1. the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role. 2. any ceremonious public or social gathering or occasion. 3. a factor related to or… … Universalium
mathematics — /math euh mat iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically. 2. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) mathematical procedures,… … Universalium
transcendental function — Math. a function that is not an algebraic function. [1875 80] * * * In mathematics, a function not expressible as a finite combination of the algebraic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, raising to a power, and… … Universalium
Galois, Évariste — ▪ French mathematician born October 25, 1811, Bourg la Reine, near Paris, France died May 31, 1832, Paris French mathematician famous for his contributions to the part of higher algebra now known as group theory (group). His theory provided a… … Universalium