Algebraic Concepts

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or involving exchange or substitution of two mathematical quantities so that the result is the same regardless of the order in which the quantities are taken

  • In mathematics, addition is a commutative operation, meaning the order of the numbers does not affect the result.
  • When adding numbers, it doesn't matter which one you start with because addition is commutative.
  • Dude, you can switch the numbers around when adding them - it's commutative!
  • Just like how rearranging the order of ingredients in a recipe doesn't change the final dish, addition is commutative in math.

noun a mathematical concept that refers to the number 0, which when added to any number, does not change the value of that number

  • In mathematics, the additive identity is the number zero, denoted as 0.
  • The additive identity is basically just the number zero.
  • Zero is like the superhero of addition, it's the additive identity.
  • Just like how zero is the starting point in math, the additive identity is the foundation of addition.

verb to adjudicate or settle (a dispute or controversy)

adjective adjudicated or settled

  • The judge will adjugate the case based on the evidence presented in court.
  • The referee will adjugate the penalty kick in the soccer game.
  • I can't believe she adjugated that decision in our favor!
  • The artist will adjugate which piece will be featured in the exhibit.

verb to adjudge or determine through a legal process

  • The judge adjugates the case based on the evidence presented in court.
  • The referee adjugates the game fairly.
  • I can't believe how quickly she adjugates the situation.
  • In a democratic society, the people adjugate the fate of their leaders through elections.