differentiable manifold

Noun

 * 1)  A manifold that is locally similar enough to a Euclidean space (&#x211D;n) to allow one to do calculus;  a manifold that can be equipped with a differentiable structure (an atlas of &#x211D;n-compatible charts).

Usage notes

 * Differentiable manifolds are the principal subject of study in differential geometry.

Translations

 * French: ,
 * German: differenzierbare Mannigfaltigkeit
 * Italian: varietà differenziabile