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eigenvalue

noun

(mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant

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Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː

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noun

  1. (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant

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