cyclotomy

/ˌsɪkləˈtɒmi/; /ˌsaɪkləˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The division of a polynomial by another polynomial or the process of finding the roots of a polynomial.

“The mathematician’s research focused on the application of cyclotomy to solve complex equations.”

Synonyms

  • polynomial division
  • root-finding