topology

• Nom désignant l'étude des propriétés des figures géométriques ou des espaces qui sont conservées sous des déformations continues telles que l'étirement ou la flexion, ainsi que la disposition ou la configuration des éléments dans un réseau ou un système.

A noun referring to the study of the properties of geometric figures or spaces that are preserved under continuous deformations, such as stretching or bending, as well as the arrangement or configuration of elements in a network or system.

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1. Topographic study of a placeC1formal

   The study of the physical features and history of a specific location, focusing on its topography and historical context.

   Topographie historique d'un lieu

   • The archaeologist used topology to understand the ancient settlement's layout.
   • Topology of the region revealed old trade routes.
   • The book discusses the topology of medieval cities.

   Synonymestopography

2. Regional anatomyC1formalmedical

   The study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body, emphasizing the relationships between structures like muscles, nerves, and arteries in that area.

   Anatomie topographique

   • Medical students learn topology to understand how organs relate in the abdomen.
   • Topology helps surgeons plan incisions by mapping nerve locations.
   • The lecture covered the topology of the thoracic region.

   Synonymesregional anatomy

3. Mathematical topologyC1formal

   A branch of pure mathematics dealing with properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged under continuous transformations, such as stretching or bending.

   Topologie

   • Topology explores why a coffee cup is equivalent to a donut in shape.
   • The mathematician proved a theorem in algebraic topology.
   • Students study topology to understand concepts like continuity and compactness.

   Synonymesanalysis situs

4. Network topologyB2formalIT

   The arrangement or configuration of a communication network, including how nodes and connections are organized.

   Topologie de réseau

   • The IT team designed a star topology for the office network.
   • Network topology affects data transmission speed and reliability.
   • They analyzed the topology to identify bottlenecks in the system.

   Synonymesarchitecturearrangementconfigurationlayoutstructure