In mathematics, a stably free module is a module which is close to being free.

Definition

A module M over a ring R is stably free if there exists a free finitely generated module F over R is a free module.

Properties

• A projective module is stably free if and only if it possesses a finite free resolution.

• An infinitely generated module is stably free if and only if it is free.

See also

• Free object

• Eilenberg–Mazur swindle

• Hermite ring

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