# Galois field

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A finite field; a field that contains a finite number of elements.

## Etymology
Named after French mathematician Évariste Galois (1811–1832).

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