linear operator

noun

An operator L such that for functions f and g and scalar λ, L (f + g) = L f + L g and L λf = λ L f.

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Meanings

nounlinear operator (plural linear operators)

plural linear operators

  1. functional analysismathematicsAn operator L such that for functions f and g and scalar λ, L (f + g) = L f + L g and L λf = λ L f.

Translations

Bulgarian линеен оператор
  • линеен операторoperator
Polish operator liniowy
  • operator liniowyoperator
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APA

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MLA

“linear operator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linear%20operator. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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