noun
- a mathematical object associated with a given linear transformation or matrix
Usage: mathematics
adjective
- relating to or being an adjoint mathematical object
Usage: mathematics
Examples
- The adjoint of a matrix can be used to find its inverse.
- In linear algebra, the adjoint operator is fundamental to many proofs.
- She calculated the adjoint matrix to solve the system of equations.
- The adjoint transformation preserves certain geometric properties.
- Understanding adjoint operators is crucial for quantum mechanics.
- The professor explained how to compute the adjoint of a linear map.