A transcendental number is a real or complex number that is not algebraic, meaning it is not a root of any non-zero polynomial equation with integer (or rational) coefficients. All transcendental numbers are irracional, but not all irrational numbers are transcendental (e.g., [latex]\sqrt{2}[/latex] is irrational but algebraic, as it is a root of [latex]x^2 – 2 = 0[/latex]).





