"invariant theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: invariant theories [plural]
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  1. (algebra, representation theory) The branch of algebra concerned with actions of groups on algebraic varieties from the point of view of their effect on functions. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Algebra Translations (branch of algebra concerned with actions of groups on algebraic varieties): théorie des invariants [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-invariant_theory-en-noun-Im7cy8EY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Topics: algebra, mathematics, sciences Disambiguation of 'branch of algebra concerned with actions of groups on algebraic varieties': 98 2
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see invariant, theory. Tags: countable, uncountable Derived forms: geometric invariant theory
    Sense id: en-invariant_theory-en-noun-Q9Ir6cAX

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