eigen-

Signification (Anglais)

Forms terms pertaining to or related to eigenvectors, eigenvalues; especially for naming mathematical objects which are not affected by a given linear transformation except for by scalar multiplication.

Concepts

propre

caractéristique

Synonymes

characteristic

inherent

native

peculiar

tradition

Étymologie (Anglais)

Borrowed from German eigen (“own”). Many of the compounds represent partial translations from German, e.g. eigenvalue from German Eigenwert. Doublet of own.