monodromy
/mɒnəˈdrɒmi/Definitions
1. noun
A property of a system that returns to its original state after a complete loop.
“The study of monodromy is crucial in understanding the behavior of complex systems in physics and mathematics.”
2. noun
A type of topological property of a map that is preserved under continuous deformations.
“The researcher used monodromy to analyze the topological properties of the given map.”
3. noun
A concept used to describe the return of a system to its original state after a cycle.
“Monodromy is an essential concept in understanding the cyclical nature of many natural phenomena.”