Manut formal, wastan polinomial inggih punika P, nénten P(x), nanging notasi fungsional P(x) kaanggén mawit saking galah rikala pabinayan pantaraning polinominal miwah fungsi sané mapaiketan kari nénten tatas.
Formally, the name of the polynomial is P, not P(x), but the use of the functional notation P(x) dates from a time when the distinction between a polynomial and the associated function was unclear.