simply-connected

[ sim-plee-kuh-nek-tid ]

/ ˈsɪm pli kəˌnɛk tɪd /

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adjective Mathematics.

(of a set or domain) having a connected complement.

(of a set or domain) having the property that every simple closed curve in the set can be shrunk to a point without intersecting the boundary of the set.

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Origin of simply-connected

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby simply-connected

simplism, simplistic, Simplon, Simplon Pass, simply, simply-connected, Simpson, Simpson Desert, Simpson's rule, simpulum, simpy

Example sentences from the Web for simply-connected

Several times, either because they forgot or they had a technical problem, they connected directly, and we could see them.
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Carla points out how meaningful it can be to have people in your life who simply understand what you're going through.
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This simply is not an option for ACC to source indeterminately.
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Conway goes on to list a series of other coincidences that he suggests are not simply explained.
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Having regional appeal is one thing; simply being a regional candidate is another.
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He is simply hearing every tone, knowing exactly what effect he wishes to produce and how to do it.
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Of Liszt the first part of this is not true, for if he strikes a wrong note it is simply because he chooses to be careless.
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And though I never suspected it at the time, I have no doubt that he pocketed the money and simply destroyed the letters.
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Sherwood often wavers between him and Kullak, and Deppe would like to teach Sherwood if he could, simply out of interest for him.
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The morning we started was one of those perfect autumnal days when it is a delight simply to live.
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