Semicovering

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    Something that partially covers, revealing or exposing a portion.

    "Always above the trees was a semicovering of taller jungle-variety trees."

Adjective
  1. 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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