# Fermat curve

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The algebraic curve in the complex projective plane defined in homogeneous coordinates (X:Y:Z) by the Fermat equation.

## Etymology
Named after French mathematician Pierre de Fermat (1607-1665).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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