---
tag: 0TXNRQZY0H
kind: concept
name: Primitive polynomial
msc: [13F20]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primitive_part_and_content
    locator: lead section
---

## Summary

A primitive polynomial is a polynomial whose coefficients have no common factor except units.
The [[definition of a primitive polynomial|0SP14DZN0G]] gives the condition.