Forgetful functor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:defines A functor that 'forgets' some structure or property
gptkbp:example The functor from the category of vector spaces to the category of abelian groups
The functor from the category of groups to the category of sets
gptkbp:field Category theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forgetful functor
gptkbp:maps_from Category with more structure
gptkbp:maps_to Category with less structure
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:Faithful_functor
Full functor
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:algebra
gptkb:Topology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Functor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5