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Definitions of contravariant word

noun contravariant (category theory, of a functor) which reverses composition. 1
noun contravariant (algebra) A bihomogeneous polynomial in dual variables of x, y, ... and the coefficients of some homogeneous form in x, y, ... that is invariant under some group of linear transformations. 0
adjective contravariant (computing, programming) Using or relating to contravariance. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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