cyclotomic
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cy·clo·tom·ic

adjective \-ˈtä-mik\

Definition of CYCLOTOMIC

: relating to, being, or containing a polynomial of the form xp−1 + xp−2 +…+ x + 1 where p is a prime number

Origin of CYCLOTOMIC

cyclotomy mathematical theory of the division of the circle into equal parts, from cycl- + -tomy
First Known Use: 1879

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