(mathematics) Any member of a polynomial sequence of binomial type defined by T_n(x)=∑ₖ₌₀ⁿS(n,k)xᵏ=∑ₖ₌₀ⁿn atop kxᵏ, where S(n,k)=n atop kis a Stirling number of the second kind, i.e. the number of partitions of a set of size n into k disjoint non-empty subsets.

(combinatorics) Any member of a certain class of polynomials used in the study of set partitions, and related to Stirling numbers and Bell numbers.

(mathematics) Any member of a certain class of orthogonal polynomials.

(mathematics) Any member of a certain group of polynomials remarkable in that the number of crossings of the x-axis in the unit interval does not go up as the degree of the polynomials goes up.

(mathematics) Any member of a certain polynomial sequence whose nth term is of the form p_n(x)=x(x-an)ⁿ⁻¹.

(mathematics) Any of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications.

(mathematics) Any member of the sequence of polynomials Φₙ⁽ʳ⁾(x) given by generating functions of the form displaystyle C(ztʳB(t))=∑_(n>0)𝛷ₙ⁽ʳ⁾(z)tⁿ.

(mathematics) A polynomial that is a solution to Laguerre's equation.

(mathematics) Any member of a polynomial sequence which can be considered as a generalization of the Lucas numbers.

(computer graphics, informal) An arbitrary collection of polygons with no particular distinguishing traits, thus possibly difficult to decompose for rendering.