Galois theory
[ gal-wah; French ga-lwa ]
/ gælˈwɑ; French gaˈlwa /
noun Mathematics.
the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.
Origin of Galois theory
First recorded in 1890–95; named after Évariste
Galois (1811–32), French mathematician
British Dictionary definitions for galois theory
Galois theory
/ (ˈɡælwɑː) /
noun
maths
the theory applying group theory to solving algebraic equations
Word Origin for Galois theory
C19: named after Évariste
Galois (1811–32), French mathematician