---
tag: 03NDVCSHSB
kind: concept
name: Minimal polynomial
msc: [15A18]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimal_polynomial_(linear_algebra)
    locator: Formal definition
same_as:
  wikidata: Q1163608
  wikipedia: Minimal polynomial (linear algebra)
---

## Summary

The minimal polynomial of an endomorphism of a finite-dimensional space is the monic polynomial of least degree that annihilates it.