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abelian

adjectivetécnico/ɐ.bɨ.ˈljɐ.nu/técnico

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Definition

In mathematics, refers to an algebraic structure (such as a group) whose operation is commutative.
The set of real numbers under addition forms an abelian group.
Abelian properties are fundamental in many areas of algebra.
Common collocations
abelian groupabelian ring

Etymology

Do antropónimo 'Abel', matemático norueguês Niels Henrik Abel (1802–1829).

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