Cayley complex

noun

A 2-dimensional CW complex encoding information about a group and its presentation.

Meanings

nounCayley complex (plural Cayley complexes)

plural Cayley complexes

  1. mathematicsA 2-dimensional CW complex encoding information about a group and its presentation.

Origin

Named after Arthur Cayley.

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