adjoint
Pronunciation:
/ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/noun
Definitions
The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.
(of a matrix) Transpose conjugate.
(of an operator) Hermitian conjugate.
A functor related to another functor by an adjunction.
adjective
Definitions
Used in certain contexts, in each case involving a pair of transformations, one of which is, or is analogous to, conjugation (either inner automorphism or complex conjugation).
(of a functor) That is related to another functor by an adjunction.
(of one curve to another curve) Having a relationship of the nature of an adjoint (adjoint curve); sharing multiple points with.