English Explanatory Dictionary

Riemannian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the work, or theory developed from the work, of German mathematician Bernhard Riemann, especially to Riemannian manifolds and Riemannian geometry.
  2. Relating to the musical theories of German theorist Hugo Riemann, particularly his theory of harmony, which is characterised by a system of "harmonic dualism".
noun
  1. One who uses or supports the work of German mathematician Bernhard Riemann.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Riemannian.

Word forms

Riemannian Riemannians

Etymology

From Riemann + -ian.

Related words

Riemann Riemann integral

Derived words

neo-Riemannian pseudo-Riemannian Riemannian geometry Riemannian manifold subriemannian

Translations

French: riemannien Italian: riemanniano Polish: riemannowski
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