coset

[ˈkoʊ.sɛt]
nounpl: cosets
classe lateral
1. In abstract algebra and group theory, a subset of a group formed by multiplying a fixed element by all elements of a subgroup, resulting in either a left coset or right coset depending on the direction of multiplication
The left coset of subgroup H by element g is the set {gh : h ∈ H}.
A classe lateral esquerda do subgrupo H pelo elemento g é o conjunto {gh : h ∈ H}.
2. A mathematical structure used in group theory to partition a group into disjoint subsets of equal size
The cosets of a normal subgroup form a quotient group.
As classes laterais de um subgrupo normal formam um grupo quociente.
Coset is a highly specialized term used exclusively in academic mathematics, particularly in abstract algebra courses at the university level. It is not part of everyday vocabulary in either English or Portuguese-speaking regions. The term is equally formal and technical in both languages, with 'classe lateral' being the direct Portuguese equivalent used in Brazilian and European mathematics textbooks and instruction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lateral classcoset class

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classe lateral
Standard academic terminology used in Brazilian mathematics education
Portugal
classe lateral
Same terminology used in Portuguese mathematics
United States Academic
coset
Standard English term used exclusively in mathematics contexts

Related Words

subgroupgroup theoryquotient groupnormal subgroupLagrange's theorem
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