noun🔗ShareA bihomogeneous polynomial in x, y, ... and the coefficients of some homogeneous form in x, y, ... that is invariant under some group of linear transformations."Because calculating the covariant for higher-degree polynomials is computationally intensive, researchers often rely on specialized software to find them efficiently. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe variety defined by a covariant."The equation represents a line; the covariant determines if this line intersects a specific circle. "maththeoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(Of a functor) which preserves composition."A programming language's covariant return type allows a function in a subclass to return a more specific type than the function in its superclass, ensuring that the composed actions of inheritance and function calling still yield expected results. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUsing or relating to covariance."The covariant changes in Maria's study habits and her improved grades suggested a strong relationship between effort and achievement. "statisticsmathscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading