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eigenvector
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noun (plural eigenvectors)
  1. (linearalg) A vector that is not rotated under a given linear transformation; a left eigenvector, left or right eigenvector depending on context.
  2. (context, physics, engineering) A right eigenvector; a nonzero vector <math>x</math> such that, for a particular matrix <math>A</math>, <math>A x = \lambda x</math> for some scalar <math>\lambda</math> which is its eigenvalue and an eigenvalue of the matrix.
Translations:
  • Dutch: eigenvector
  • French: vecteur propre
  • German: Eigenvektor
  • Italian: autovettore
    (trans-mid)
Etymology: German eigen, own + vector

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