finer

[fahy-ner]

adjective

Mathematics.

1. of or relating to a topology or a topological space whose open sets include all the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of finer¹

Special use of comparative of fine ¹

Example Sentences

So he spent the next two seasons at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas focusing on the finer points of the safety position.

From Los Angeles Times

That lack of finer detail means the tournament won't be sanctioned at this month's World Rugby Council meeting.

From BBC

He pulled a couple of windsurfing boards from the back of a pickup and began explaining the finer points of a northward versus a westward wind.

From Salon

An agreement in principle has now been reached, with just finer details left to complete.

From BBC

She seemed to have a taste for the finer things in life, talking about her horse and her love of designer handbags.

From BBC

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