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adjoints

|ad-joints|

/ædˈʒɔɪnts/

(adjoint)

mathematical operator

Base Form	Plural
adjoint	adjoints

Etymology

Etymology Information

'adjoint' originates from French, specifically the word 'adjoindre,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'joindre' meant 'join.'

Historical Evolution

'adjoindre' transformed into the English word 'adjoint' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to join or attach,' but over time it evolved into its current mathematical meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mathematical term referring to a matrix or operator that is the transpose of the complex conjugate of another matrix or operator.

The adjoint of a matrix is crucial in linear algebra.

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Last updated: 2025/05/09 02:06