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contragredient.

Generally, denoting an object inversed and transposed (to another).

14 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Generally, denoting an object inversed and transposed (to another).

    not-comparable
  2. Of a representation in linear algebra: being the transpose of the former representation of an inverse object.

    not-comparable
  3. Of a matrix: being a transpose of an inverse matrix.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Neologism based on Latin contra and gradi.

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