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Riemannian

adj

Meaning

  1. One who uses or supports the work of German mathematician Bernhard Riemann.
  2. Of or relating to the work, or theory developed from the work, of German mathematician Bernhard Riemann, especially to Riemannian manifolds and Riemannian geometry.
  3. Relating to the musical theories of German theorist Hugo Riemann, particularly his theory of harmony, which is characterised by a system of "harmonic dualism".

Etymology / origin

From Riemann + -ian.

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