Hypercube
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪ.pə.kjuːb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypercube is a noun meaning (geometry) Such a figure in four dimensions; a tesseract.
Meaning
(geometry) Such a figure in four dimensions; a tesseract.
More Meanings
- (computing) A data cube with more than three dimensions.
- (computing) A computer architecture in which each processor is connected to n others, by analogy with a hypercube of n dimensions.
- (geometry) A geometric figure in four or more dimensions, which is analogous to a cube in three dimensions. Specifically, the n-dimensional equivalent of a cube for any non-negative integer n.
Word Forms
- hypercubes
Synonyms for hypercube
Depending on context, synonyms include octachoron, tesseract.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperhypercube, hypocube, demihypercube, cube, supercube, hypercylinder.
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