algebraist
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A person who studies symbols and rules in math
- noun
- /ˈæl.dʒə.brə.ɪst/
- Specialized
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algebraísta
Examples
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The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks
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An experienced algebraist can easily solve complex equations with multiple variables.
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The university hosted a seminar featuring a renowned algebraist to discuss new theories.
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Many students seek help from an algebraist when they struggle with their mathematics coursework.
Surface Forms
algebraist singular
algebraists plural
Morphology
Etymology
Algebraist comes from algebra, which comes from the Arabic al-jabr meaning 'joining of broken parts'. The ending -ist means a person who practices something, so an algebraist is someone who works on algebra—like putting pieces of an equation back together to find the unknowns.