supernumber

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English

Etymology

From super- +‎ number.

Pronunciation

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Noun

supernumber (plural supernumbers)

  1. (mathematics) A generalization of a complex number in a commutative superalgebra
    • 2016, Thomas Chanier, “Solution of the Mayan Calendar Enigma”, in arXiv:
      Modular arithmetic considerations on the calendar supernumber give the position of the Calendar Round at the Mayan origin of time, the Long Count Calendar date 0.0.0.0.0 4 Ahau 8 Cumku.