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Evariste Galois

Description:

Evariste Galois was a French mathematician and political activist who lived in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is best known for his work in group theory and Galois theory, which revolutionized the understanding of field extensions and polynomial equations.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

   A brilliant mathematician who died at a young age but left a lasting impact on the field of algebra.

   Sample sentence: Evariste Galois' mathematical discoveries paved the way for future breakthroughs in abstract algebra.

2. Adjective:

   Relating to or characteristic of the mathematical theories and concepts developed by Evariste Galois.

   Sample sentence: The Galois theory provides a powerful framework for analyzing algebraic equations.

3. Verb:

   To apply the principles of Galois theory or solve mathematical problems using Galois' techniques.

   Sample sentence: In order to solve this equation, we need to Galoisize it first.

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