nilpotent
nil·po·tent
adj \ˈnil-ˌpō-tənt\Definition of NILPOTENT
: equal to zero when raised to some power <nilpotent matrices>
Origin of NILPOTENT
Latin nil nothing + potent-, potens having power — more at potent
First Known Use: 1870
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