Definition:Algebraic Irrational Number

Definition

An algebraic irrational number is an algebraic number which is also irrational.

Examples

Square Root of $5$

The number $\sqrt 5$ is an example of an algebraic irrational number.

Also see

• Results about algebraic irrational numbers can be found here.

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): irrational number
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): irrational number