/ɡəˈlɔɪ/ (gə-LWAH)

Definitions

1. noun

A French mathematician (Évariste Galois) or anything related to the mathematical field he pioneered.

“The mathematician’s discovery was a major breakthrough in Galois theory.”

2. noun

A group of people sharing a common interest or characteristic, especially in the context of mathematics or science.

“The Galois community came together to discuss the latest advancements in algebraic geometry.”

3. proper adjective

Related to the French mathematician Évariste Galois or his work.

“Galois theory is a branch of abstract algebra that studies symmetry in algebraic equations.”