group theory

group the·o·ry

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [groop thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /grup ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
- /ɡruːp ˈθɪəri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [groop thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /grup ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of group theory words

noun group theory the branch of mathematics that deals with the structure of mathematical groups and mappings between them. 1
noun group theory the branch of algebra that deals with mathematical groups 0

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Origin of group theory

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Group theory

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group theory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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