adjoint

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/ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/ English

Definitions

noun

The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.
(of a matrix) Transpose conjugate.
(of an operator) Hermitian conjugate.
A functor related to another functor by an adjunction.

adjective

Used in certain contexts, in each case involving a pair of transformations, one of which is, or is analogous to, conjugation (either inner automorphism or complex conjugation).
(of a functor) That is related to another functor by an adjunction.
(of one curve to another curve) Having a relationship of the nature of an adjoint (adjoint curve); sharing multiple points with.

Related words

Synonyms

adjunct hermitian asst associate assistant deputy minister selfadjoint adjunctive conjugate equipotent equivalent comparable duplicial conjointed codual

Associated

cring forgetful transpose subcategory monad quantifier hom sheaves dirac bilinear monotone

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