Semicovering
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A projection that has the property that for any projection onto its image, it is possible to find a corresponding projection onto its domain such that locally constant regions about a point projected onto the image have locally constant images in the domain.
"In this paper, by reviewing the concept of semicovering maps, we present some conditions under which a local homeomorphism becomes a semicovering map."
- 2 Something that partially covers, revealing or exposing a portion.
"Always above the trees was a semicovering of taller jungle-variety trees."
- 1 Partially covering. not-comparable
"Therefore, pastel painted over a non-pastel medium base can be applied with heavier pressure and still retain its crisp, splattered appearance, and can be applied in a semicovering manner, allowing the ground colors to strike through for color or value contrast, much like working on a colored paper."
Example
More examples"In this paper, by reviewing the concept of semicovering maps, we present some conditions under which a local homeomorphism becomes a semicovering map."
Etymology
From semi- + covering.
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