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superrigidity

superrigidity noun: in the theory of discrete groups, a concept designed to show how a linear representation ρ of a discrete group Γ inside an algebraic group G can, under some circumstances, be as good as a representation of G itself.

Noun

superrigidity (uncountable)

  1. In the theory of discrete groups, a concept designed to show how a linear representation ρ of a discrete group Γ inside an algebraic group G can, under some circumstances, be as good as a representation of G itself.

Origin of superrigidity

From super- + rigidity.

Questions about superrigidity

What does superrigidity mean?
Superrigidity means in the theory of discrete groups, a concept designed to show how a linear representation ρ of a discrete group Γ inside an algebraic group G can, under some circumstances, be as good as a representation of G itself.
What part of speech is superrigidity?
Superrigidity is a noun.

Words near superrigidity in the dictionary

  1. superrewarded
  2. superrewarding
  3. superrewards
  4. superrich
  5. superrigid
  6. superrigidity
  7. superring
  8. superrings
  9. superroad
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  11. superromantic

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