Definition of "monomial" []

• Mathematics An algebraic expression consisting of only one term. (noun)
• Biology A taxonomic name consisting of a single word. (noun)

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• "A _monomial_ in algebra is a quantity which consists of a _single term_."
• "= 15-15t = 30 you then subtract the 15 that is on its own to eliminate the monomial."