Definition of eigenvalue

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • eigenvalue is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • eigenvalue is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • eigenvalue is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of eigenvalue


  • (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. characteristic root of a square matrix
    2. eigenvalue of a matrix
    3. eigenvalue of a square matrix

See definition of eigenvalue in Merriam Webster