Socle may refer to:
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Socle (mathematics)
In mathematics, the term socle has several related meanings.
Socle of a group
In the context of group theory, the socle of a group ''G'', denoted soc(''G''), is the subgroup generated by the minimal normal subgroups of ''G''. It can happen that a ...
, an algebraic object generated by minimal subobjects or by an eigenspace of an automorphism
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Socle (architecture)
In architecture, a socle is a short plinth used to support a pedestal, sculpture, or column. In English, the term tends to be most used for the bases for rather small sculptures, with plinth or pedestal preferred for larger examples. This is no ...
, a plinth that supports a pedestal, statue, or column
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