(differential geometry) For a surface with parametrization ⃑x(u,v), and letting i,j,k∈u,v, the Christoffel symbol 𝛤ᵢⱼᵏ is the component of the second derivative ⃑x_ij in the direction of the first derivative ⃑x_k, and it encodes information about the surface's curvature. Thus,

plural of sex symbol

plural of Christoffel symbol

(computing, in several programming languages) A symbol made by joining two or more others with punctuation (normally a period/full stop).

plural of compound symbol

(computing theory) A symbol in a formal grammar that can appear in sentences of the grammar.

Alternative spelling of non-terminal symbol

(linguistics) The viewpoint that sounds themselves have meaning.

A visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status.

plural of status symbol