Galois theory

American

[gal-wah, ga-lwa] / gælˈwɑ, gaˈlwa /

noun

Mathematics.

the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.

Galois theory British

/ ˈɡælwɑː /

noun

maths the theory applying group theory to solving algebraic equations

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Etymology

Origin of Galois theory

First recorded in 1890–95; named after Évariste Galois (1811–32), French mathematician

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