monomial Definition
- 1an algebraic expression consisting of a single term
- 2a polynomial with only one term
Using monomial: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monomial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
3x, 4y, and -5xyz are all examples of monomials.
Example
The equation 2x^2 + 3xy - 4y^2 is not a monomial because it has more than one term.
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Summary: monomial in Brief
A 'monomial' [moh-noh-mee-uhl] is an algebraic expression that consists of only one term. It can also refer to a polynomial with only one term. Examples of monomials include 3x, 4y, and -5xyz.
