finer

[ fahy-ner ]

adjective

, Mathematics.

1. of or relating to a topology or a topological space whose open sets include all the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of finer¹

Special use of comparative of fine ¹

Example Sentences

But the time gave him a chance to dive deeper into learning protections and other finer points of the position.

From Los Angeles Times

The breathtaking beauty of the Pillars, which humanity can now appreciate in even finer detail, only became evident to those whose eyes turned toward the heavens within the last few years.

From Salon

The two friends helped each other train the previous summer, as Neilon prepared for pro day and Monheim learned the finer points of playing center.

From Los Angeles Times

For more than an hour on his visit, they talked about the finer points of defense, while Lynn rolled tape, peppering Meyer with questions.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight Mile called those allegations "baseless", and the case went back and forth for several years as their lawyers argued over the finer details of the case.

From BBC

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