characteristic root of a square matrix

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characteristic root of a square matrix Meaning of "characteristic root of a square matrix"

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Definition(s):

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

Synonym(s)

eigenvalue of a matrix, eigenvalue of a square matrix

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