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eigenvalue.

A scalar λ, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear transformation A is equal to the image of x under multiplication by λ; i.e. Ax=λx.

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noun/ˈaɪ.ɡənˌvæl.juː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈaɪ.ɡənˌvæl.ju/General-American
  1. A scalar λ, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear transformation A is equal to the image of x under multiplication by λ; i.e. Ax=λx.

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From eigen- + value. Partial calque of German Eigenwert.

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