abstract nonsense

== English == === Etymology === Coined by Norman Steenrod, popularized by Serge Lang. === Pronunciation === === Noun === abstract nonsense (uncountable) (mathematics, humorous) Details which are straightforward but so tedious that an author or lecturer would rather skip them (especially those of a category theoretical nature). (mathematics, humorous) Details which involve diagram chasing. (mathematics, humorous) Category theory in general. ==== Coordinate terms ==== (skipped details): handwave ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== diagram chasing === Further reading === abstract nonsense on Wikipedia.Wikipedia