Nonpolynomial vs. Polynomial: What's the Difference?

Nonpolynomial and Polynomial Definitions
Nonpolynomial
(algebra) Not polynomial.
Polynomial
Of, relating to, or consisting of more than two names or terms.
Nonpolynomial
(algebra) An expression that is not a polynomial.
Polynomial
A taxonomic designation consisting of more than two terms.
Polynomial
An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to nonnegative integral powers. For example, x2 - 5x + 6 and 2p3q + y are polynomials. Also called multinomial.
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Polynomial
An expression of two or more terms.
Polynomial
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 . Category:en:Polynomials
Polynomial
(taxonomy) A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.
Polynomial
(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.
Polynomial
(taxonomy) of a polynomial name or entity
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Polynomial
An expression composed of two or more terms, connected by the signs plus or minus; as, a2 - 2ab + b2.
Polynomial
Containing many names or terms; multinominal; as, the polynomial theorem.
Polynomial
Consisting of two or more words; having names consisting of two or more words; as, a polynomial name; polynomial nomenclature.
Polynomial
A mathematical expression that is the sum of a number of terms
Polynomial
Having the character of a polynomial;
A polynomial expression
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