basis vector

noun

A vector that forms part of a basis for a vector space.

Meanings

nounbasis vector (plural basis vectors)

plural basis vectors

  1. linear algebraA vector that forms part of a basis for a vector space.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 基向量, 基矢量
  • 基向量vector that forms part of a basis for a vector space
  • 基矢量vector that forms part of a basis for a vector space
  • 基矢vector that forms part of a basis for a vector space
German Basisvektor
  • Basisvektorvector that forms part of a basis for a vector space
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APA

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Chicago

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