noun

1. The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.

2. (of a matrix) Transpose conjugate.

3. (of an operator) Hermitian conjugate.

adjective

1. Used in certain contexts, in each case involving a pair of transformations, one of which is, or is analogous to, conjugation (either inner automorphism or complex conjugation).

2. (of a functor) That is related to another functor by an adjunction.

3. (of one curve to another curve) Having a relationship of the nature of an adjoint (adjoint curve); sharing multiple points with.

Synonyms: adjunct