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modulo

/ˈmɒdjʊləʊ/

noun

Meaning

  • The operation or function that returns the remainder of one number divided by another.

Synonyms

modulus

preposition

Meaning

  • Given a specified modulus of.

    "21 and 84 are congruent to each other modulo 9, since both numbers leave the same remainder, 3, when divided by 9."

  • Except for differences accounted for by.

    ""A is the same as B modulo C" means A is the same as B except for differences accounted for by C."

  • (extended use) With due allowance for (a specified exception or particular detail).

    "All mammals, modulo the monotremes, give birth to live young."

Synonyms

barring,
except for,
save for,
up to