cyclotomic

/ˌsaɪkləˈtɑmɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the division of a circle into equal parts, especially in number theory.
    • The cyclotomic polynomial is important in solving certain algebraic equations.
    • In advanced math class, we studied cyclotomic fields and their properties.
    • Cyclotomic numbers appear in problems about dividing a circle into equal arcs.
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