nilmanifold
English
noun
Definitions
- (mathematics) A quotient space of a nilpotent Lie group modulo a closed subgroup, or (equivalently) a homogeneous space with a nilpotent Lie group acting transitively on it.
Etymology
Compound from English nil (not any) + English manifold.
Origin
English
manifold
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- flumazenil English
- manifold English
- manifolded English
- manifoldly English
- manifoldness English
- many English
- micromanifold English
- neuromanifold English
- nil English
- niladic English
- nilpotent English
- nilprogression English
- nilradical English
- nilsequence English
- nilsoliton English
- nonmanifold English
- pseudomanifold English
- submanifold English
- supermanifold English
- nīl Latin
- manifold Middle English