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eigenvalue

A number showing how a transformation stretches a special direction.

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The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; wor…

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Affine transformation noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a transformation that is a combination of single transformations such as translation or rotation or reflection on an axis

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Domain noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined

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Domain of a function noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined

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Eigenvalue of a matrix noun · 78% connection

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

Used in the same subject area: Mathematics, Linear algebra.
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Eigenvalue of a square matrix noun · 78% connection

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

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Factoring noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression

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Factorisation noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression

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Factorization noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression

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Function noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…

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Homothecy noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…

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Homothety noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…

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Image noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined; "the image of f(x) = x^2 is the set of all…

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Map noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…

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Mapping noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…

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Mathematical function noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…

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Operator noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

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Range noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined; "the image of f(x) = x^2 is the set of all…

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Anthropomorphosis noun · 78% connection

Transformation into the form of a human being.

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Conversion noun · 78% connection

A spiritual and moral change attending a change of belief with conviction; a change of heart; a change from the service of the world t…

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Crane verb · 78% connection

To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.

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Deformation noun · 78% connection

Transformation; change of shape.

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Desertification noun · 78% connection

the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land; "the…

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Direction noun · 78% connection

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals deter…

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Dynamical system noun · 78% connection

(physics) a phase space together with a transformation of that space

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encryption noun · 78% connection

A way of scrambling information so only authorised people can read it.

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Evaporation noun · 78% connection

The transformation of a portion of a fluid into vapor, in order to obtain the fixed matter contained in it in a state of greater consi…

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Extender noun · 78% connection

One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything.

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Extensor noun · 78% connection

a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

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Fermentation noun · 78% connection

The process of undergoing an effervescent change, as by the action of yeast; in a wider sense (Physiol. Chem.), the transformation of…

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