Bidiagonal

/ˌbaɪdaɪˈæɡənəl/ adjective

Definition

In mathematics, having two diagonals or relating to a matrix with nonzero elements only on two diagonals.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'diagonalis' (diagonal), a mathematical term for structures with paired diagonal features.

Kelly Says

In linear algebra, bidiagonal matrices are special simplified forms that computers love because they're easier to calculate with than fully populated matrices.

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