contragredient

English

adj
Definitions
  • (mathematics) Generally, an object inversed and transposed (to another).
  • (mathematics) Of a representation in linear algebra: being the transpose of the former representation of an inverse object.
  • (mathematics) Of a matrix: being a transpose of an inverse matrix.

Etymology

Derived from Latin contra (against, opposite, in return, back).

Origin

Latin

contra

Gloss

against, opposite, in return, back

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

後, 背

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