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Riemannian geometry

Pronunciation: /riːˈmanɪən/

Definition of Riemannian geometry

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of differential non-Euclidean geometry developed by Bernhard Riemann, used to describe curved space. It provided Einstein with a mathematical basis for his general theory of relativity.

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