Meaning & use
monomial
A mathematical expression consisting of a single term, such as a number, a variable, or their product.
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The expression 5x squared is a monomial because it contains only one term.
Students practiced multiplying two monomials together before moving on to polynomials.
A note on using this word
A monomial contrasts with a polynomial, which is made up of two or more terms added or subtracted together.
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