abelian algebra

noun

Any algebra in which multiplication (or its equivalent) is commutative.

Meanings

abelian algebra1

nounabelian algebra (plural abelian algebras)

plural abelian algebras

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Abelian algebra.

Abelian algebra2

nounAbelian algebra (plural Abelian algebras)

plural Abelian algebras · alternative abelian algebra

  1. mathematicsAny algebra in which multiplication (or its equivalent) is commutative.

    Synonyms: commutative algebra

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny algebra in which multiplication (or its equivalent) is commutative.

Origin

From Niels Henrik Abel, Norwegian mathematician.

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