diophantine equation
or Diophantine equation
an equation involving more than one variable in which the coefficients of the variables are integers and for which integral solutions are sought.
Origin of diophantine equation
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British Dictionary definitions for Diophantine equation
/ (ˌdaɪəʊˈfæntaɪn) /
(in number theory) an equation in more than one variable and with integral coefficients, for which integral solutions are sought
Origin of Diophantine equation
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Scientific definitions for Diophantine equation
A type of indeterminate equation in which the coefficients are integers, studied to determine all integral solutions.
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