# abelian

> English word · Adjective · IPA /əˈbi.li.ən/ · frequency rank #59,161

## Definitions
1. Of an algebraic structure (usually a group or algebra), having a commutative defining operation.
2. Of a binary function, commutative.

## Etymology
Name of the Norwegian mathematician Abel + -ian.

## Source
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