plural of primitive element

(algebra, field theory) An element that generates a simple extension.

plural of primitive polynomial

(algebra, ring theory) A polynomial over an integral domain R such that no noninvertible element of R divides all its coefficients at once; (more specifically) a polynomial over a GCD domain R such that the greatest common divisor of its coefficients equals 1.

plural of primitive colour

(dated) Synonym of primary colour

A concept that cannot be defined in terms of other concepts. Also primitive notion

A member of an early evangelical form of Methodism.

plural of Primitive Methodist

(computing theory) Recursion to a fixed depth. / (computing theory) The operator 𝜌, that creates a new function from two functions g, and h, such that: