Plural of cyclotomy; mathematical processes or results involving the division of a circle into equal parts using algebraic methods.
From Greek 'kyklos' (circle) + 'tome' (cut) + '-ies' (plural suffix). This mathematical term became standard in 18th-century algebra and number theory.
Gauss solved the ancient problem of constructing regular polygons using cyclotomy—it shows how algebra and geometry connect to create powerful mathematical tools!
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