Algebraic \Al`ge*bra"ic\, Algebraical \Al`ge*bra"ic*al\, a.
Of or pertaining to algebra; containing an operation of
algebra, or deduced from such operation; as, algebraic
characters; algebraical writings.
{Algebraic curve}, a curve such that the equation which
expresses the relation between the co["o]rdinates of its
points involves only the ordinary operations of algebra;
-- opposed to a transcendental curve.