adjoint

[ aj-oint ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Mathematics.

a square matrix obtained from a given square matrix and having the property that its product with the given matrix is equal to the determinant of the given matrix times the identity matrix.
Also called Hermitian conjugate,. the matrix obtained from a given matrix by interchanging rows and columns and by replacing each element by its complex conjugate.

adjoint

/ ˈædˌdʒɔɪnt /

maths
1. another name for Hermitian conjugate
2. a generalization in category theory of this notion

Origin of adjoint¹

Conférence de notre F∴ Goldschmidt, Orat∴ adjoint sur la même question.

He would have done better for himself than by becoming adjoint to the maire of Arthenay.

In 1650 Girardon was made member of the Academy, in 1659 professor, in 1674 “adjoint au recteur,” and finally in 1695 chancellor.

He was allowed to see his adjoint, who came to him with a troubled face.

As soon as she had left the room, Leigh dropped the ten louis into the adjoint's hand.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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