coset

American

[koh-set] / ˈkoʊ sɛt /

noun

Mathematics.

a subset of a group, formed by the consistent operation of a given element of the group on the left or right of all the elements of a subgroup of the group.

Etymology

Origin of coset

First recorded in 1925–30; co- + set

Example Sentences

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The outlet reports one image uploaded to the star’s SnapStory showed a completely nude brunette standing in front of a coset and posing in front of a mirror.

From Fox News

The Union-Tribune reports that after the prosecutor’s opening statement Tuesday, defendant Kevin Coset asked to discuss changing his plea.

From Seattle Times

Coset represented himself in court.

From Seattle Times

Coset had previously been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.

From Seattle Times

His wife, Barbara Maugg, told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat that he died of cancer on July 28 but that a formal announcement of his death was delayed by a cancer recurrence in the couple's daughter, Karen Coset.

From Los Angeles Times

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