Definition Synonyms
Definition of adjoint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
operatorTECH. hermitian conjugate of an operatorTECH.
- The adjoint operator is crucial in quantum mechanics.
2.
mathematicsTECH. transpose of the cofactor matrix of a square matrixTECH.
- The adjoint of the matrix was calculated for the solution.
3.
militaryDated UK assistant in military or civil serviceDated UK
- He served as an adjoint to the general.
4.
linear algebraTECH. mathematics operator associated with another operatorTECH.
- The adjoint of a linear operator plays a crucial role in functional analysis.
Adjective
1.
mathematicsTECH. related to another by a special connectionTECH.
- The adjoint functor is crucial in this theory.
2.
geometryTECH. sharing multiple points with another curveTECH.
- These curves are adjoint in the diagram.
Origin of adjoint
Latin, ad (to) + jungere (join)
Terms with adjoint included in their meaning
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linear algebra
matrix whose inverse equals its adjoint
Examples of adjoint in a sentence
In linear algebra, the adjoint plays a key role. Finding the adjoint was crucial for the equation. He double-checked the adjoint for accuracy. The adjoint handled the paperwork efficiently. An adjoint was appointed to assist the colonel. Understanding the adjoint is essential for this theorem.
The adjoint can simplify complex equations. The adjoint matrix simplifies calculations. Understanding adjoint operators is key in quantum mechanics. The adjoint lines intersect here. These shapes are adjoint in this model.
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- French:adjoint, matrice adjointe, ...
- German:Adjungierter Operator, adjungiert, ...
- Italian:operatore aggiunto, connesso, ...
- Spanish:operador adjunto, relacionado, ...
- Portuguese:operador adjunto, conjugado, ...
- Chinese:伴随算子, 伴随的, ...
- Japanese:随伴, 共通接線の, ...
- Arabic:المرافق, مُقابِل, ...
- Hebrew:הַצָּמוּד, צָמוּד, ...
- Russian:сопряжённый оператор, сопряжённый, ...
- Ukrainian:ермітово спряжений оператор, ад'юнктний, ...
- Hindi:संचालक का हर्मिटियन संयुग्म, संबद्ध, ...
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