Monic

//ˈmɒn.ɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A monic polynomial.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Belonging to the branch of the Austroasiatic language family that includes the Mon language. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Monomorphic. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Of a morphism: that it is a monomorphism. not-comparable

    "If a composition (of morphisms) is monic then, by theorem, the pre-composite of it is monic as well."

Example

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"If a composition (of morphisms) is monic then, by theorem, the pre-composite of it is monic as well."

Etymology

From mono- + -ic.

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Proto-Monic

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