eigenvalue

/ˌaɪgənˈvælju/
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Definitions of eigenvalue
  1. noun
    (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant
    synonyms: characteristic root of a square matrix, eigenvalue of a matrix, eigenvalue of a square matrix
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    type of:
    value
    a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
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