Where does “algebra” come from?

algebra (Latin) comes from Arabic جبر, from Arabic جَبَرَ — to set a broken bone; to treat kindly.

algebra (Latin): algebra

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Arabic	جبر	to set; to restore; to force, to compel
2	Arabic	جَبَرَ	to set a broken bone; to treat kindly

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