| − | An '''n'''-dimensional manifold M is a [[topological space]] such that every point in M has a neighbourhood that is [[homeomorphism|homeomorphic]] to '''R'''<sup>''n''</sup>. | + | An '''n'''-dimensional manifold (or '''n'''-manifold) M is a [[topological space]] such that every point in M has a neighbourhood that is [[homeomorphism|homeomorphic]] to '''R'''<sup>''n''</sup>. |