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.