Diagonalizable

/ˌdaɪ.ə.ɡən.ə.ˈlaɪ.zə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

In mathematics, able to be transformed into a diagonal matrix; a property of certain matrices in linear algebra.

Etymology

From 'diagonalize' (to convert to diagonal form) plus '-able,' a technical mathematical term.

Kelly Says

Diagonalizable matrices are mathematicians' favorites because they're much easier to work with—it's like finding the hidden structure that makes a problem suddenly simple!

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