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

But in the quantum world, matter takes on other forms – superconductors, magnets, topological insulators and, potentially, a slew of other states that non-quantum scientists haven’t even contemplated. —Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025

But now, using Willow, Google’s 58-qubit quantum processor, the team imaged the new phase’s behavior and developed an interferometric algorithm to probe its topological structure. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025

In theory, a sturdier option exists: topological qubits spread information out over a wider area than regular qubits. —Ananya Palivela, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025

This processor utilizes topological superconductors to create more error-resistant qubits. —John Prisco, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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
• astrological
• biological
• christological
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• cosmological
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• dialogical
• ecological
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