conjugate
/ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/noun
Definitions
Any entity formed by joining two or more smaller entities together.
(of a complex number) A complex conjugate.
More generally, any of a set of irrational or complex numbers that are zeros of the same polynomial with integral coefficients.
(of an element of an extension field) Given a field extension L / K and an element α ∈ L, any other element β ∈ L that is another root of the minimal polynomial of α over K.
verb
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(grammar) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses.
Example: In English, the verb 'to be' is conjugated as follows: 'I am', 'you are', 'he/she/it is', 'we are', 'you are', 'they are'.
To multiply on the left by one element and on the right by its inverse.
To join together, unite; to juxtapose.
(of bacteria and algae) To temporarily fuse, exchanging or transferring DNA.
adjective
Definitions
United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.
In single pairs; coupled.
Containing two or more radicals supposed to act the part of a single one.
(grammar) Agreeing in derivation and radical signification; said of words.