topological

adjective

to·​po·​log·​i·​cal ˌtä-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

1

: of or relating to topology

2

: being or involving properties unaltered under a homeomorphism

continuity and connectedness are topological properties

topologically

ˌtä-pə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of topological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, a quantum processor powered by topological qubits, to a slightly skeptical audience in March. —John Prisco, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

In February, Microsoft announced its quantum chip, Majorana 1, which made waves as the company revealed that the topological superconductor can create an entirely different state of matter, meaning not a solid, liquid or gas. —Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

The chip, detailed in a Nature paper, has eight topological qubits made from indium arsenide and aluminum. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

From the transistor to tomorrow’s intelligent networks, topological qubits all the way to the first networks on the moon, the story has always been about pushing boundaries. —Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing topological

• topological group
• topological space
• topological transformation

Rhymes for topological

• analogical
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