Meanings
proper nounthe Feit-Thompson theorem
- mathematicsA theorem stating that every finite group of odd order is solvable.
Synonyms: odd order theorem
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA theorem stating that every finite group of odd order is solvable.
Similar
odd order theorem
Origin
It was proved by Walter Feit and John Griggs Thompson (1962, 1963).
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