ScienceAugust 24, 2026

topology

tuh-POL-uh-jee

Definition

A branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of space that are preserved under continuous deformations, such as stretching or twisting.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'topos' (place) and 'logos' (study), entering English in the mid-19th century to describe the study of geometric properties.

In the news

Juan Muñoz-Echániz is identified as a faculty fellow researching low-dimensional topology, highlighting the advanced mathematical specializations supported by the program.

Inaugural Class of Simons Empire Faculty Fellows Includes Four from Stony Brook University

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