This equation has no solutions modulo p.
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Modulo
/ˈmɒd͡ʒələʊ/
Synonyms for "modulo" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (5)
Related words (8)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: congruence, congruence relation, equivalence, in respect to, least nonnegative remainder.
- Sentence evidence is available for modulo, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "modulo".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "modulo"
Keep "modulo" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "modulo" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "modulo", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "modulo" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesarithmetic conceptbinary relationequivalence relationmathematical quantitymodular parameternumeric valuepreposition
More specific
10 entriescongruence classcongruence modulo nleast nonnegative remaindermodular equalitypositive remainderremainder modulo nresidue classrestricted tosubject towithin the bounds of
Collocations
8 entriescongruence classes modulo ncongruence modulo nmodulo arithmeticmodulo nmodulo operationremainder modulo nresidue modulo ntake modulo
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
21 and 84 are congruent to each other modulo 9, since both numbers leave the same remainder, 3, when divided by 9.
Source: wiktionary
Thus 21 modulo 9 is 3, because when 21 is divided by 9, the remainder is 3.
Source: wiktionary
21 is congruent to 3 modulo 9.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "modulo"?
Closest matches include congruence, congruence relation, equivalence, in respect to, least nonnegative remainder.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "modulo"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.