modulo
/ˈmɑdʒəloʊ/
preposition
- In mathematics, used to describe the remainder after division of one number by another.
- The clock works modulo 12, so 13 o'clock is the same as 1 o'clock.
- In programming, you can use the modulo operator to check if a number is even.
- 7 modulo 3 equals 1 because 7 divided by 3 leaves a remainder of 1.
adjective
- Relating to or using the modulo operation.
- A modulo counter resets after reaching a certain number.
- The modulo function is useful for creating repeating patterns.
- We studied modulo arithmetic in our math class.