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nilpotent

Pronunciation: /nɪlˈpəʊt(ə)nt/
Definition of nilpotent

adjective

Mathematics
  • becoming zero when raised to some positive integral power.

Origin:

late 19th century: from nil + Latin potens, potent- 'power'

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Definition of nilpotent in the US English dictionary
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