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Hurewicz theorem

Hurewicz theorem proper noun: a basic result of algebraic topology, connecting homotopy theory with homology theory via a map known as the Hurewicz homomorphism.

Proper noun

the Hurewicz theorem

  1. A basic result of algebraic topology, connecting homotopy theory with homology theory via a map known as the Hurewicz homomorphism.

Origin of Hurewicz theorem

Named after Witold Hurewicz.

Questions about Hurewicz theorem

What does Hurewicz theorem mean?
Hurewicz theorem means a basic result of algebraic topology, connecting homotopy theory with homology theory via a map known as the Hurewicz homomorphism.
What part of speech is Hurewicz theorem?
Hurewicz theorem is a proper noun.

Words near Hurewicz theorem in the dictionary

  1. Hure
  2. hureaulite
  3. hureaulites
  4. hureek
  5. Hurendhoo
  6. Hurewicz theorem
  7. Hurezani
  8. Hurford
  9. Hurghada
  10. Huriez syndrome
  11. huristic

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