Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quadrinomial
Noun
kwah-dri-NOH-mee-uhl
Definition
A polynomial that consists of four distinct terms.
Examples
- In algebra, a quadrinomial can be represented as a + b + c + d where a, b, c, and d are constants or variables.
- The expression 3x² + 5x – 2 + 7 is a basic example of a quadrinomial.
Meaning
The term ‘quadrinomial’ is derived from ‘quadri-‘, meaning four, and ‘nomial’, which relates to terms in mathematics. In algebra, it refers to an expression that contains exactly four different parts, or terms, which may include variables, coefficients, and constants.
Synonyms
- Four-term expression
- Four-part polynomial
