greatest common divisor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The largest positive integer (respectively polynomial, element of a given ring) that is a divisor of each of a given set of integers (respectively polynomials, elements of a given ring).

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst ˈkɒm.ən dɪˈvaɪ.zə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-greatest common divisor.wav /ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst ˈkɑ.mɪn dɪˈvaɪ.zɚ/

Word forms

greatest common divisor greatest common divisors

Related words

maximal common divisor
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