How to Pronounce Nilpotent

To pronounce "nilpotent", say NILP-ot-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NILP-ot-ent

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"nilpotent" has 3 syllables: nilp-ot-ent.

What does nilpotent mean?

noun

  1. A nilpotent element.

adjective

  1. (of an element x of a semigroup or ring) Such that, for some positive integer n, xn = 0.

Related words

non-negativenullarynullidempotenteffectivequasinilpotentnonzerounipotent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nilpotent"?▾

"Nilpotent" has 3 syllables: nilp · ot · ent.

What does "nilpotent" mean?▾

Nilpotent: A nilpotent element.

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