eigenvector

eigen- +‎ vector

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eigenvector (plural eigenvectors)

1. (linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a given linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context.
2. (physics, engineering) A right eigenvector; a nonzero vector ${\displaystyle x}$ such that, for a particular matrix ${\displaystyle A}$ , ${\displaystyle Ax=\lambda x}$ for some scalar ${\displaystyle \lambda }$ which is its eigenvalue and an eigenvalue of the matrix.

• latent vector, proper vector

• eigendecomposition
• eigenfunction
• eigenspace
• eigenvalue

• eigenvectorial
• left eigenvector
• right eigenvector

• Mathworld article on eigenvectors

From eigen +‎ vector, calque of German Eigenvektor.

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛi̯.ɣənˌvɛk.tɔr/

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• Hyphenation: ei‧gen‧vec‧tor

eigenvector m (plural eigenvectoren)

1. eigenvector

eigenvector m (plural eigenvectores)

1. (linear algebra) eigenvector

• autovector
• vector propio