Adjoints

/ˈæd͡ʒɔɪnts/ noun (plural)

Definition

Plural of adjoint; multiple adjoint operators, matrices, or grammatical modifiers.

Etymology

From adjoint + -s plural suffix. Standard pluralization of the mathematical term.

Kelly Says

In mathematics, plurals can be confusing because 'adjoints' refers to abstract mathematical objects—there's no physical pile of adjoints, making mathematical language surprisingly philosophical.

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