General topology Continua and dimension theory Concept
Continuum
Summary
A continuum is a nonempty compact connected metric space. Continua are the objects of continuum theory, a part of topology that studies curves and their wild relatives. Arcs, circles, discs and spheres are continua, and so are strange sets such as the pseudo-arc and the Warsaw circle.
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| Tag | NJQ196M1WR |
|---|---|
| URI | m2://NJQ196M1WR |
| Kind | concept |
| Writing | W0 stub |
| MSC | 54F15 |
| Specializes | Metric space |
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| Changed | 2 November 2026 |
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