Definition:Polynomial over Ring

Definition
Let $R$ be a commutative ring with unity.

Interpretations
For two interpretations of this definition, see:
 * Definition:Polynomial over Ring as Sequence
 * Definition:Polynomial over Ring as Function on Free Monoid on Set

Also see

 * Polynomial is Linear Combination of Monomials
 * Definition:Polynomial Ring
 * Definition:Polynomial Function
 * Definition:Polynomial Equation
 * Definition:Polynomial in Ring Element