Adjoint
/ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Adjoint
noun
- 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.
- A curve A such that any point of a given curve C of multiplicity r has multiplicity at least r–1 on A. Sometimes the multiple points of C are required to be ordinary, and if this condition is not satisfied the term sub-adjoint is used.
adjective
- 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.
Anagrams of Adjoint
No exact anagrams found for "adjoint". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
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j8
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n1
t1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Adjoint
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Adjoint"
Adjoint is a 7-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Adjoint" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "adjoint" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.