abelian Definition
pertaining to a mathematical group in which the binary operation is commutative.
Using abelian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abelian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
An abelian group is a group in which the binary operation is commutative.
Example
The integers are an example of an abelian group under addition.
Origins of abelian
named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel
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Summary: abelian in Brief
'Abelian' [ey-beel-ee-uh n] is an adjective used in mathematics to describe a group in which the binary operation is commutative. It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel. Examples of abelian groups include the integers under addition.
