linear subspace

noun

A subset of vectors of a vector space which is closed under the addition and scalar multiplication of that vector space.

Meanings

nounlinear subspace (plural linear subspaces)

plural linear subspaces

  1. linear algebraA subset of vectors of a vector space which is closed under the addition and scalar multiplication of that vector space.

Translations

Hungarian lineáris altér
  • lineáris altérTranslations
Polish podprzestrzeń liniowa
  • podprzestrzeń liniowaTranslations
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APA

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Chicago

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