ScienceAugust 9, 2026
semiregularity
sem-ee-reg-yuh-LAIR-uh-tee
Definition
A specific property or condition in mathematics relating to the structural balance or symmetry within complex networks or algebraic groups.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'semi-' (half) combined with 'regularity,' tracing back to the Latin 'regula' (rule or straight edge), describing something that adheres partially to a standard pattern or rule.
In the news
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