# Fermat equation

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The equation Xⁿ+Yⁿ=Zⁿ, which defines a Fermat curve.

## 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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