In mathematics, a primitive root may mean either
- a primitive root modulo n in modular arithmetic, or
- a primitive nth root of unity amongst the solutions of xn = 1 in a field
Famous quotes containing the words primitive and/or root:
“Good music is very close to primitive language.”
—Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
“The love of money is the root of all evil.”
—Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in 1 Timothy, 6:10.