adjoin

CEFRC1

/əˈd͡ʒɔɪn/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To be next to or connected with something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To extend an algebraic object (e.g. a field, a ring, etc.) by adding to it an element not belonging to it and then ensuring closure, for example by also adding all finite power series of the element.

Examples

  • The field adjunction #92;mathbb#123;Q#125;(#92;pi) can be obtained from #92;mathbb#123;Q#125; by adjoining #92;pi to #92;mathbb#123;Q#125;.

  • The two villages adjoin each other.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /əˈd͡ʒoɪn/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To be in contact or connection with.

More examples

In context

  • The living room and dining room adjoin each other.

  • The ring adjunction #92;mathbb#123;Q#125;#91;#92;sqrt#123;2#125;#93; can be obtained from #92;mathbb#123;Q#125; by adjoining #92;sqrt#123;2#125; to #92;mathbb#123;Q#125;.

  • The two buildings adjoin.

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Origin

verb

From Anglo-Norman adjoindre, from Latin adiungō.