topologically

/ˌtɑpəˈlɑdʒɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to topology, especially concerning properties that remain unchanged under continuous deformation.
    • The network is topologically similar to a tree structure.
    • These two shapes are topologically identical even though they look different.
    • Topologically, a sphere and a cube are the same because you can deform one into the other without cutting.
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