finer

American  

[fahy-ner] / ˈfaɪ nər /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of finer

Special use of comparative of fine ¹

Example Sentences

Keyes added: "Reconstructing the hide soaking tank will shed light on the finer details of this process and the parchment samples produced can be compared directly with original manuscripts."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The finer point, though, is that India may not have made it to the knockouts in the first place had it not been for Samson's mature innings.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The newly created map confirms earlier studies while revealing finer details about the relationship between dark matter and the normal matter that makes up everything we can see, touch, and interact with.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

"In recent years, the debate has become extremely polarised between an outright ban or nothing at all," he said, calling for regulation that walks a finer line.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The pencil made a slight sweeping noise as though it were grating down the finer, more resistant surfaces of the white page.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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