adjoint
a square matrix obtained from a given square matrix and having the property that its product with the given matrix is equal to the determinant of the given matrix times the identity matrix.
Also called Hermitian conjugate, con·ju·gate trans·pose [kon-juh-git trans-pohz] /ˈkɒn dʒə gɪt ˈtræns poʊz/ . the matrix obtained from a given matrix by interchanging rows and columns and by replacing each element by its complex conjugate.
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Conférence de notre F∴ Goldschmidt, Orat∴ adjoint sur la même question.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements | Nesta H. WebsterHe would have done better for himself than by becoming adjoint to the maire of Arthenay.
No Surrender! | G. A. HentyIn 1650 Girardon was made member of the Academy, in 1659 professor, in 1674 “adjoint au recteur,” and finally in 1695 chancellor.
He was allowed to see his adjoint, who came to him with a troubled face.
Leaves from a Field Note-Book | J. H. MorganAs soon as she had left the room, Leigh dropped the ten louis into the adjoint's hand.
No Surrender! | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for adjoint
/ (ˈædˌdʒɔɪnt) /
maths
another name for Hermitian conjugate
a generalization in category theory of this notion
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