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algebraic (Definition)

Let $ B$ be a ring with a subring $ A$. An element $ x \in B$ is algebraic over $ A$ if there exist elements $ a_1, \dots, a_n \in A$, with $ a_n \neq 0$, such that

$\displaystyle a_n x^n + a_{n-1} x^{n-1} + \cdots + a_1 x + a_0 = 0. $
An element $ x \in B$ is transcendental over $ A$ if it is not algebraic.

The ring $ B$ is algebraic over $ A$ if every element of $ B$ is algebraic over $ A$.



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See Also: algebraic extension

Also defines:  transcendental
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Cross-references: subring, ring
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AMS MSC13B02 (Commutative rings and algebras :: Ring extensions and related topics :: Extension theory)

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