finite geometry

"Finite geometry" explores geometric systems with a limited number of elements, often using combinatorial and algebraic methods.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

C2Mathematics

(technical, academic)A branch of geometry dealing with systems that have a limited number of points, lines, and planes.

Example

  • Finite geometry is essential for understanding certain algebraic structures.
  • In finite geometry, the number of points in a plane is limited.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "finite geometry":

contact geometrycombinatorial geometrycomplex geometryaffine geometryabsolute geometryhyperbolic geometryconformal geometryspherical geometrygeometric pen