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topological space

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(Mathematics) Maths a set S with an associated family of subsets τ that is closed under set union and finite intersection. S and the empty set are members of τ

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topological space - (mathematics) any set of points that satisfy a set of postulates of some kind; "assume that the topological space is finite dimensional" mathematical space infinite, space - the unlimited expanse in which everything is located; "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infinite" math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement set - (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; "the set of prime numbers is infinite" subspace - a space that is contained within another space null space - a space that contains no points; and empty space manifold - a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions metric space - a set of points such that for every pair of points there is a nonnegative real number called their distance that is symmetric and satisfies the triangle inequality