The Collaborative International Dictionary
Algebraic \Al`ge*bra"ic\, Algebraical \Al`ge*bra"ic*al\, a.
Of or pertaining to algebra; using algebra; according to the laws of algebra; containing an operation of algebra, or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic characters; algebraical writings; algebraic geometry.
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progressing by constant multiplicatory factors; -- of a series of numbers. Contrasted to arithmetical. algebraic progression
Syn: algebraic
Algebraic curve, a curve such that the equation which expresses the relation between the co["o]rdinates of its points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra; -- opposed to a transcendental curve.
Wiktionary
a. 1 Pertaining to algebra or its laws. 2 (context mathematics English) Requiring a finite number of algebraic operations; the opposite of transcendental.
WordNet
adj. of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" [syn: algebraic]
Usage examples of "algebraical".
I long ago reached the conclusion that Euclidian precision with a machine-gun can be determined by a simple mathematical, or I should say algebraical, formula.
In this light I view the conic sections, curves of the higher orders, perhaps even spherical trigonometry, algebraical operations beyond the 2d dimension, and fluxions.