Topology

/təˈpɑlədʒi/ noun

Definition

the study of geometric properties preserved under continuous deformations

Etymology

From Greek topos 'place' + -logy 'study of'

Kelly Says

Topology is sometimes called 'rubber sheet geometry' because it studies properties that remain unchanged when you stretch, bend, or twist shapes - like how a coffee cup and donut are topologically identical!

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