abstract algebra

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the branch of mathematics that deals with the extension of algebraic concepts usually associated with the real number system to other, more general systems.

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How to use abstract algebra in a sentence

These matters are not mere threats to abstract constitutional principles.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead|Luke O’Neil|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Do you think that as we get older our thoughts shift to the more abstract, the music, than the definite, the lyrics?
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
To listeners, Adnan is a real human while Jay remains an abstract figure.
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In the mindset of the Coexist camp, those abstract beliefs have become twisted things, wrapped up with hate.
COEXIST’s Bonehead Bumper-Sticker Politics|Michael Schulson|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“There will be flashbacks to that day, but I think it will be a reasonably abstract performance,” Berger said.
The My Lai Massacre Inspires an Opera|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It fell into the three more or less isolated subjects of arithmetic, algebra and Euclid.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
This work is now lost, and we know it only by the abstract given by Photius in the passage quoted.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
If you are thinking of making an Abstract of a particular book, awaken the utmost interest in regard to it before you begin.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Any other work of which an Abstract is published will serve the student as well as the above.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Three things are required: To learn how to abstract; To make one, at least, such abstract; and To learn it when made.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)