Intertwiner: meaning, definitions and examples
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intertwiner
[ ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnər ]
general use
An intertwiner is an entity or object that connects or links two or more things together in a twist or intertwining manner. In mathematics, particularly in category theory, an intertwiner refers to a morphism that acts as a kind of bridge between two different objects, allowing for a transformation or interaction between them.
Synonyms
braider, connector, link, twister, weaver.
Examples of usage
- The artist used an intertwiner to connect the two colored threads in her weaving.
- In quantum mechanics, the intertwiner helps to describe the state transformations between particles.
- The vine acted as an intertwiner, wrapping around the trellis seamlessly.
- They created an intertwiner of ideas during their discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "intertwiner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entrelaçador
🇮🇳 परस्पर जुड़ने वाला
🇩🇪 Verflechter
🇮🇩 penggabung
🇺🇦 переплітач
🇵🇱 splątacz
🇯🇵 絡み合う者
🇫🇷 entrelaceur
🇪🇸 entrelazador
🇹🇷 iç içe geçen
🇰🇷 얽히는 사람
🇸🇦 الملفوف
🇨🇿 proplétací
🇸🇰 prepletáč
🇨🇳 交织者
🇸🇮 prepletalec
🇮🇸 samsaflækja
🇰🇿 тоғыстырушы
🇬🇪 შერწყმული
🇦🇿 bir-birinə keçid edən
🇲🇽 entrelazador
Etymology
The term 'intertwiner' is derived from the base word 'intertwine', which has its roots in Middle English from the word 'intertwinen', a combination of 'inter-', meaning 'between', and 'twine', which comes from the Old English 'twīnan'. 'Twine' originally meant to twist together or intertwine. The concept of intertwining has been prevalent in various contexts, from weaving and textiles to more abstract forms of connection in mathematics and philosophy. As such, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings that highlight the importance of connection and interaction in both physical and theoretical realms. In modern usage, it can refer to anything that creates a bond or link among elements, whether they are tangible or conceptual.