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subsymmetry

subsymmetry noun: an infinitesimal transformation that leaves only a part (a sub-system) of a larger system invariant, rather than the entire system.

Noun

subsymmetry (plural subsymmetries)

  1. an infinitesimal transformation that leaves only a part (a sub-system) of a larger system invariant, rather than the entire system
    • Then, we give the scalar potential of the theory where the A#95;#123;3#125; discrete subsymmetry is used to avoid the so-called sequestering problem.113005 (2016), R. Ahl Laamara, M.A Loualidi, E.H Saidi, “Type II seesaw supersymmetric neutrino model for θ₁₃≠0”, in Phys. Rev. D, volume 113005

Forms of subsymmetry

pluralsubsymmetries

Origin of subsymmetry

From sub- + symmetry.

Questions about subsymmetry

What does subsymmetry mean?
Subsymmetry means an infinitesimal transformation that leaves only a part (a sub-system) of a larger system invariant, rather than the entire system.
What part of speech is subsymmetry?
Subsymmetry is a noun.
What is the plural of subsymmetry?
The plural of subsymmetry is subsymmetries.

Words near subsymmetry in the dictionary

  1. subsymbol
  2. subsymbolic
  3. subsymbols
  4. subsymmetrical
  5. subsymmetries
  6. subsymmetry
  7. subsymptom
  8. subsymptoms
  9. subsynaptic
  10. subsynchronous
  11. subsynchronous orbit

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