Category (mathematics)

In mathematics, categories allow one to formalize notions involving abstract structure and processes which preserve structure. Categories appear in virtually every branch of modern mathematics and are a central unifying notion. The study of categories in their own right is known as category theory.

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Mathematics - Category theory

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For more extensive motivational background and historical notes, see category theory and the list of category theory topics.

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Category theory - List of category theory topics

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