Etymology

abelian

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Today it means: Of an algebraic structure (usually a group or algebra), having a commutative defining operation. Full definition →

First used Mid 19ᵗʰ century.
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abelian · adjective1

Name of the Norwegian mathematician Abel + -ian.

Abelian · adjective, noun2

  1. Biblical Hebrewהָ֑בֶל (háḇel)
  2. Ancient GreekἍβελ (Hábel)
  3. LatinAbē̆l
  4. Old EnglishĀbel
  5. Middle EnglishAbel
  6. EnglishAbel
  7. English todayAbelian

From Abel + -ian.

First known use, by meaning

  • Mid 19ᵗʰ century. Of an algebraic structure (usually a group or algebra), having a commutative defining operation.

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