Adjoint

Pronunciation: /ˈæddʒɔɪnt/

Adjoint (noun)

  1. A mathematical operator related to another by a specific transformation.

Examples

  • The adjoint of a matrix is crucial in linear algebra.
  • Calculating the adjoint can simplify solving equations.

Common collocations: adjoint matrix, compute the adjoint, adjoint transformation, adjoint operator

Adjoint (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is connected to another by a specific transformation.

Examples

  • The adjoint transformation preserves certain properties.
  • Understanding adjoint transformations is key in advanced mathematics.

Synonyms of Adjoint

Formal