abstract nonsense

Meaning

Noun

  • Details which are straightforward but so tedious that an author or lecturer would rather skip them (especially those of a category theoretical nature).
  • Details which involve diagram chasing.
  • Category theory in general.

Origin

  • Coined by Norman Steenrod, popularized by Serge Lang.

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