Is x²-y²+3xy-x⁴+5y⁴+z⁴-2t⁴+3xyzt-6x²tz+5x²y² a 4-Linear Form?

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The expression x² - y² + 3xy - x⁴ + 5y⁴ + z⁴ - 2t⁴ + 3xyzt - 6x²tz + 5x²y² is questioned for its classification as a 4-linear form. The discussion highlights confusion about whether the expression can be considered linear in each variable while also containing mixed terms that suggest a combination of forms. It is noted that such expressions are typically labeled as 4th degree polynomials in four variables. The complexity arises from the presence of both quadratic and quartic terms within the same expression. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards classifying it as a polynomial rather than a pure 4-linear form.
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Is this a 4-linear form ??

rather a silly question, but i am a bit confused , could we consider the expression

x^{2}-y^{2}+3xy-x^{4}+5y^{4}+ z^{4}-2t^{4}+3xyzt-6x^{2}tz+ 5x^{2}y^{2}

or even in general A_{i,j}x^{i}x^{j}-Q_{i,j,k,l}x^{i}x^{j}x^{k}x^^{l}

could be considered a 4-linear form??.. i believe this is linear on every argument x^{i} but there seems to be 'mixed up' a 2-from plus a 4-form so i,m not sure what exactly is the proposed object.
 
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