abel
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A biblical figure: In the Old Testament, Abel is the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd who was murdered by his older brother Cain.
- A Norwegian mathematician: Niels Henrik Abel (1802–1829), known for his pioneering work in several fields of mathematics.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun (Biblical):
- The story of Cain and Abel is a lesson in jealousy and its consequences.
- Abel's offering of his best lambs was pleasing to God.
- Proper noun (Mathematical):
- Abel made foundational contributions to the theory of equations.
- The Abel Prize is a prestigious award named in his honor.
Advanced Usage
- "Abelian" (adjective): In mathematics, a term derived from Abel's name, used to describe structures where an operation is commutative (e.g., an Abelian group).
- Addition of integers is an Abelian operation.
Variants and Related Words
- Abelian (adj): Pertaining to the mathematical concept of commutativity, named after Niels Henrik Abel.
- Abel's theorem (n): A key theorem in mathematical analysis concerning the convergence of power series.
Synonyms
- Biblical figure: (None as a direct synonym; referred to as "the second son of Adam" or "the brother of Cain").
- Mathematician: (None as a direct synonym; referred to by full name "Niels Henrik Abel").
Related Phrases
- Abel Prize (n): An international prize awarded annually for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics.
- Winning the Abel Prize is a great honor for any mathematician.
Noun
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(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain
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Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
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