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non-radical

non-radical

6.7
A math expression that has no root sign like a square root
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈrædɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no radical
  • The teacher asked students to rewrite the equation in a non-radical form.

Examples

  • A non-radical solution is often easier to work with in algebraic problems.

  • After simplifying, the expression became completely non-radical and easier to evaluate.

  • The solution to the equation is non-radical.

  • Can you explain what a non-radical solution is?

  • The teacher asked students to rewrite the equation in a non-radical form to simplify their calculations.

  • A non-radical solution is often preferred in mathematics because it avoids complications with roots.

  • After following the steps, the expression became completely non-radical, making it easier to solve.

Antonyms

radical
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A number or expression written under a root sign

Surface Forms

non-radical positive

Morphology

non-radical = radical (semi-transparent) = non + radical

Morphologically a straightforward negation, but the mathematical meaning of 'radical' is technical and may not be familiar to general learners.

Etymology

Non-radical comes from non- 'not' and radical from Latin radix 'root'; in math a 'radical' means a root like the square root, so a non-radical expression has 'no' root signs and is easier to work with.