modular arithmetic

noun

1. arithmetic in which numbers that are congruent modulo a given number are treated as the same. Compare congruence ( def 3 ), modulo, modulus ( def 2b ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of modular arithmetic¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

You can convince yourself it won’t happen sooner using modular arithmetic.

From FiveThirtyEight

From here, many solvers, like Amy Leblang, used modular arithmetic.

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