Definition of "polynomial"

(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a n x n + a n − 1 x n − 1 + . . + a 0 x 0 .  examples

(taxonomy) A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.  examples

(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.  examples

(taxonomy) of a polynomial name or entity  examples