Galois theory

[ gal-wah; French ga-lwa ]

noun

, Mathematics.

1. the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.

Galois theory

/ ˈɡælwɑː /

noun

1. maths the theory applying group theory to solving algebraic equations

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galois theory¹

First recorded in 1890–95; named after Évariste Galois (1811–32), French mathematician

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galois theory¹

C19: named after Évariste Galois (1811–32), French mathematician