linear operator

/ˌlɪniər ˌɑpəˈreɪdər/
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Definitions of linear operator
  1. noun
    an operator that obeys the distributive law: A(f+g) = Af + Ag (where f and g are functions)
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    type of:
    operator
    (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
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