adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A number that is not a square (second power).

   "Thus, suppose 2b — 2s and — 2b — 2s are nonsquares modulo p."

Adjective

1. 1
   Not square in shape. not-comparable

   "a nonsquare matrix"

Example

More examples

"Thus, suppose 2b — 2s and — 2b — 2s are nonsquares modulo p."

Etymology

From non- + square.

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