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Homotopy extension property

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The Homotopy Extension Property (HEP) is a fundamental concept in algebraic topology, particularly in the context of topological spaces and homotopy theory. It essentially describes a condition under which homotopies defined on a subspace can be extended to the entire space.

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Homotopy extension property by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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A pair (X,A) has the homotopy extension property when every homotopy on A whose initial map extends to X can itself be extended to a homotopy on X.
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