alternating group

noun

a group of even permutations of a finite set

Meanings

nounalternating group (plural alternating groups)

plural alternating groups

  1. group theorya group of even permutations of a finite set

Translations

Finnish alternoiva ryhmä
  • alternoiva ryhmägroup of even permutations
Polish grupa alternująca
  • grupa alternującagroup of even permutations
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