Diophantine
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A math problem that asks for answers that are integers
- noun
- /ˌdaɪəˈfænˌtiːn/
- Specialized
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ecuación diofantina
- So this is an example of what's called a Diophantine equation.
Examples
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It was for his brilliant solution of a long-standing conjecture in Diophantine analysis.
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A classic problem in number theory is to find integer solutions to a Diophantine equation.
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Students often study Diophantine equations to explore possible integer solutions.
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Researchers are investigating the properties of Diophantine equations in modern mathematics.
Surface Forms
Diophantine singular
Diophantines plural
Etymology
A Diophantine is named after the Greek mathematician Diophantus and means a problem or equation that asks for 'integer' or 'whole number' solutions, so when you hear Diophantine think of answers that must be whole numbers.
