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rook polynomial

rook polynomial noun: a generating polynomial of the number of ways to place non-attacking rooks on a generalized form of chessboard.

Noun

rook polynomial (plural rook polynomials)

  1. A generating polynomial of the number of ways to place non-attacking rooks on a generalized form of chessboard.

Forms of rook polynomial

pluralrook polynomials

Origin of rook polynomial

Coined by John Riordan (mathematician).

Questions about rook polynomial

What does rook polynomial mean?
Rook polynomial means a generating polynomial of the number of ways to place non-attacking rooks on a generalized form of chessboard.
What part of speech is rook polynomial?
Rook polynomial is a noun.
What is the plural of rook polynomial?
The plural of rook polynomial is rook polynomials.

Words near rook polynomial in the dictionary

  1. rook
  2. rook and rabbit rifle
  3. rook and rabbit rifles
  4. rook lift
  5. rook lifts
  6. rook polynomial
  7. rook polynomials
  8. rook rifle
  9. rook rifles
  10. rook's pawn
  11. rook's pawns

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