antispecial

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ special

Adjective

antispecial (not comparable)

1. (mathematics) Metaplectic special.
   • 2016, Dusko Pavlovic, Peter-Michael Seidel, “(Modular) effect algebras are equivalent to (Frobenius) antispecial algebras”, in arXiv‎^[1]:

     We show that, if quantum logic and categorical quantum mechanics are formalized in the same framework, then the antispecial law of categorical quantum mechanics corresponds to the natural requirement of effect algebras that the units are each other's unique complements, and that the modularity law corresponds to the Frobenius condition.

2. Opposed to the "special" version.
   • 1996, Daily Report: East Asia - Volume 1996, Issues 124-132:

     CN-235 and CN-235M are deemed Suitable for Korean strategic environments and will be put into special missions, such as antispecial warfare, rescue operations and strategic airborne transport.

   • 1972, Carmelo Mesa-Lago, Revolutionary Change in Cuba, →ISBN, page 391:

     The pronounced symbology of antispecial privileges in schools and in society at large underscores the pervasive emphasis on the social equality of the common man.

   • 2008, Brenda Weeks Coleman, Keeping the Faith, →ISBN:

     ALA began to move away from the "antispecial programming stance" of the 1964 statement.

   • 2009, Mark D. Brewer, Jeffrey M. Stonecash, Dynamics of American Political Parties, →ISBN, page 201:

     Then in the 19705 and 19805, Republicans made a transition to trying to attract workingclass whites with an antigovernment/populist/antispecial treatment for minorities appeal.

Anagrams

• pentasialic