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Finite vs Topology - What's the difference?

finite | topology |

As a adjective finite

is having an end or limit; constrained by bounds.

As a noun topology is

(mathematics) a branch of mathematics studying those properties of a geometric figure or solid that are not changed by stretching, bending and similar homeomorphisms.

finite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having an end or limit; constrained by bounds.
  • (grammar, as opposed to infinite) limited by person or number.
  • The "goes" in "he goes" is a finite form of a verb

    Synonyms

    * limited

    Antonyms

    * infinite, nonfinite, infinitival * unlimited * endless * eternal * everlasting

    topology

    English

    Noun

    (topologies)
  • (mathematics) A branch of mathematics studying those properties of a geometric figure or solid that are not changed by stretching, bending and similar homeomorphisms.
  • (mathematics) A collection ?'' of subsets of a set ''X'' such that the empty set and ''X'' are both members of ''?'' and ''? is closed under arbitrary unions and finite intersections.
  • (medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
  • (computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.
  • (technology) The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.
  • (topography) The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to its history.
  • (dated) The art of, or method for, assisting the memory by associating the thing or subject to be remembered with some place.
  • Synonyms

    * (mathematics) analysis situs

    Holonyms

    * topological space

    Meronyms

    * open set

    Derived terms

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