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A synonym of [[Universal algebra|universal algebra]]. This includes algebras such as Boolean algebras, unary algebras, etc. (cf. [[Boolean algebra|Boolean algebra]]; [[Unary algebra|Unary algebra]]). | A synonym of [[Universal algebra|universal algebra]]. This includes algebras such as Boolean algebras, unary algebras, etc. (cf. [[Boolean algebra|Boolean algebra]]; [[Unary algebra|Unary algebra]]). | ||
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Algebra is a branch of mathematics. The term is used in combinations such as homological algebra, commutative algebra, linear algebra, multilinear algebra, and topological algebra.
A special case of an operator ring: An algebra (occasionally, a linear or vector algebra) over a field, over a skew-field or over a commutative ring. Associative algebras (formerly described as "hypercomplex systems" ) and non-associative algebras are algebras in this sense.
A synonym of universal algebra. This includes algebras such as Boolean algebras, unary algebras, etc. (cf. Boolean algebra; Unary algebra).
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Algebra. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Algebra&oldid=34322
Algebra. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Algebra&oldid=34322