Homotopy
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmoʊˈtɑpˈwaɪ/
Homotopy (noun)
- A continuous transformation of one shape into another without tearing or gluing.
- A concept in topology studying properties of spaces that can be continuously deformed.
Examples
- The homotopy between the two shapes was smooth and continuous.
- A homotopy can transform a circle into an ellipse.
Common collocations: continuous homotopy, homotopy transformation, homotopy theory, homotopy group, homotopy equivalence