cyclotomic

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cyclotomic Definition

of or relating to a polynomial whose roots are all primitive roots of unity.

Using cyclotomic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cyclotomic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cyclotomic polynomial of order 5 is x^4 + x^3 + x^2 + x + 1.

  • Example

    Cyclotomic fields are important in algebraic number theory.

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Summary: cyclotomic in Brief

The term 'cyclotomic' [sahy-kluh-tom-ik] is an adjective that refers to a polynomial whose roots are all primitive roots of unity. It is used in algebraic number theory and is related to cyclotomic polynomials.