In mathematics, relating to a group where multiplication or addition is commutative (order doesn't matter).
Named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829); '-ian' denotes 'of or related to' in scientific nomenclature.
Abelian groups are fundamental to modern algebra and cryptography—ironically, Abel died in poverty at 26, never knowing how his name would revolutionize mathematics!
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