Noetherian

  1. Adjective.  (algebra) (alternative spelling of, noetherian) .
  2. Adjective.  (algebra) Of a ring in which any ascending chain of ideals eventually starts repeating.
  3. Adjective.  (algebra) Of a module in which any ascending chain of submodules eventually starts repeating.

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