algebraic integer

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Definition of algebraic integer in English English dictionary

A number (real or complex) which is a solution to an equation of the form x^n + a_1x^{n-1} + ... + a_n = 0 for some set of integers a_1 through a_n

Related Terms

algebraic integers

plural form of algebraic integer

Hyphenation

al·ge·bra·ic in·te·ger

Turkish pronunciation

älcıbreyîk întıcır

Pronunciation

/ˌalʤəˈbrāək ˈəntəʤər/ /ˌælʤəˈbreɪɪk ˈɪntəʤɜr/

Etymology

() The idea of integer here is that the coefficient of the highest power x^n term is 1.