Quasidefinite

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    (mathematics) empty-gloss, no-gloss, not-comparable

    "The transformation theory is finally discussed in the context of the 2D non-Abelian Toda lattice hierarchy, understood as the theory of continuous transformations of quasidefinite sesquilinear forms."

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"The transformation theory is finally discussed in the context of the 2D non-Abelian Toda lattice hierarchy, understood as the theory of continuous transformations of quasidefinite sesquilinear forms."

Etymology

From quasi- + definite.

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