1. (of a polynomial) having a leading coefficient of 1.
Usage: mathematics; technical

Examples

• The polynomial x² + 3x + 2 is monic because the coefficient of x² is 1.
• In algebra, we often convert polynomials to monic form for easier analysis.
• A monic polynomial has the form x^n + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + … + a_0.
• The monic polynomial x³ – 5x + 6 is used as an example in the textbook.