topology

noun

to·​pol·​o·​gy tə-ˈpä-lə-jē 

tä-

plural topologies

1

: topographic study of a particular place

specifically : the history of a region as indicated by its topography

2

a(1)

: a branch of mathematics concerned with those properties of geometric configurations (such as point sets) which are unaltered by elastic deformations (such as a stretching or a twisting) that are homeomorphisms

(2)

: the set of all open subsets of a topological space

b

: configuration

topology of a molecule

topology of a magnetic field

topologist

tə-ˈpä-lə-jist 

tä-

noun

Examples of topology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Structure your architecture overview to detail network topology and smart contract interactions. —Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Each has its own language, uniquely suited to exploring heady topics like set theory, topology, and astronomy. —Grace Edquist, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024

Its differential balanced topology is designed for maximum signal purity, incorporating a four-channel analog volume control for full control of a balanced signal when used in XLR Direct mode, providing a short, direct signal path that remains fully balanced throughout. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

Quad’s new generation ‘triples’ design provides an advanced feedback topology for the discrete power amplifier’s output stage, delivering superior linearity and exceptional thermal stability. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing topology

• point set topology

Kids Definition

topology

noun

to·​pol·​o·​gy tə-ˈpäl-ə-jē 

: a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometric figures that do not change when the figure is twisted or stretched in certain ways

topological

ˌtäp-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl

ˌtōp-

adjective

topologist

tə-ˈpäl-ə-jist 

noun

Medical Definition

topology

noun

to·​pol·​o·​gy tə-ˈpäl-ə-jē, tä- 

plural topologies

1

: regional anatomy

2

: configuration sense 1

the topology of a molecule

topological

ˌtäp-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

also topologic

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