topology

(noun)

a branch of mathematics studying those properties of a geometric figure or solid that are not changed by stretching, bending and similar homeomorphisms

Related Terms

  • bicontinuous

Examples of topology in the following topics:

  • Surfaces in Space

    • A surface is a two-dimensional, topological manifold.
  • Continuity

    • Continuity of functions is one of the core concepts of topology.
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