provectant

provectant
proˈvectant Math.
[f. L. prōvect- (see prec.) + -ant: cf. evectant.]
In Invariant Algebra (Quantics): A covariant considered as the resultant of the operation of a provector on a contravariant.
[see provector].

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • contraprovectant — ˌcontraproˈvectant Math. [contra 3 + provectant.] Applied by Prof. Cayley to a covariant regarded as generated by operating on any covariant with a contraprovector. Cayley 4th Mem. on Quantics in Phil. Trans …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”