Adjoint
Pronunciation: /ˈæddʒɔɪnt/
Adjoint (noun)
- 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)
- 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.