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a) Details which are straightforward but so tedious that an author or lecturer would rather skip them (especially those of a category theoretical nature).b) Details which involve diagram chasing.
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Abstract nonsense — Abstract nonsense, or general abstract nonsense, alternatively general nonsense, is a popular term used by mathematicians to describe certain kinds of arguments and concepts in category theory or applications.HistoryThe term predates the… … Wikipedia
Abstract Nonsense — est une expression anglaise utilisée en mathématiques pour décrire certains raisonnements et concepts en théorie des catégories. Le terme semble avoir été introduit par Steenrod[1]. Littéralement, elle signifie en français « abstraction… … Wikipédia en Français
Abstract nonsense — est une expression anglaise utilisée en mathématiques pour décrire certains raisonnements et concepts en théorie des catégories. Le terme semble avoir été introduit par Norman Steenrod (en)[1]. À l origine, elle qualifie les raisonnements… … Wikipédia en Français
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