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Involutory
Translation of "involutory" into Russian
involutory
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈvɒl.jʊ.tər.i/
US
/ɪnˈvɑː.lə.tɔːr.i/
involutory
more involutory Comp.
most involutory Super.
The matrix is involutory, meaning its square is the identity matrix.
Матрица инволютивная, что означает, что её квадрат является единичной матрицей.
Definitions
involutory
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈvɒl.jʊ.tər.i/
US
/ɪnˈvɑː.lə.tɔːr.i/
Mathematics: (of a function, operation, or matrix) equal to its own inverse; involving an involution.
The transformation f(x) = −x is involutory because applying it twice returns the original value.
Biology/Medicine: Relating to involution, especially the progressive shrinkage or return to a former size of an organ after its function has ceased.
The involutory shrinkage of the uterus occurs naturally after childbirth.