number theory

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Definition of number theory in English English dictionary: The branch of pure mathematics concerned with the properties of integers
Factorization has driven many great discoveries in number theory.; Branch of mathematics concerned with properties of and relations among integers. It is a popular subject among amateur mathematicians and students because of the wealth of seemingly simple problems that can be posed. Answers are much harder to come up with. It has been said that any unsolved mathematical problem of any interest more than a century old belongs to number theory. One of the best examples, recently solved, is Fermat's last theorem; branch of mathematics which deals with the natural numbers; numerology
algebraic number theory: The subfield of number theory where algebraic numbers are studied using algebra

number theory

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num·ber the·o·ry

nʌmbır thiıri

/ˈnəmbər ˈᴛʜēərē/ /ˈnʌmbɜr ˈθiːɜriː/

[ 'n&m ] (adjective.) 14th century. Middle English nomen, from past participle of nimen to take; more at NIM.

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