---
tag: 0P4JRMSWNH
kind: concept
name: Degree of a polynomial
msc: [13F20]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_of_a_polynomial
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q1473607
  wikipedia: Degree of a polynomial
---

## Summary

The degree of a nonzero polynomial is the largest exponent of $x$ with a nonzero coefficient.
The [[definition of the degree|0DPF6WRZW6]] gives the details and the convention for the zero polynomial.