topological

adjective

to·​po·​log·​i·​cal ˌtä-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce topological (audio)
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 How to pronounce topological (audio)
adverb

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Microsoft needs to be included on the watch list for its endeavor to establish a topological quantum architecture. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The result was an insulator-free topological waveguide with four parallel unidirectional channels, including two channels carrying signals in each direction, all packed tightly together without sacrificing robustness. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topological

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First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Topological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topological. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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