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

After his topological analysis of the jersey knit, Shimamoto used moves from basic knot theory to design a knittable stitch in which defect propagation can still happen but not endlessly. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Their calculations also identify YbSb₂ as a Z₂ topological metal and suggest that its superconducting state could host Majorana surface modes — unusual quantum states that are of interest for future quantum technologies. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

But the actual topology, the pure math part that goes into topological data analysis, is at this point relatively old in terms of just literally the pure math component of it. — Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

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

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

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological
• histological