duality

English

/d(j)uːˈælɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • A classification into two subclasses or opposed parts.
  • (projective geometry) The interchangeability of points and planes.
  • (mathematics) The mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system.

Etymology

Suffix from English dual.

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