linear sum

noun

A linear subspace which is the linear span of the union of two subspaces (of some vector space).

Meanings

nounlinear sum (plural linear sums)

plural linear sums

  1. linear algebraA linear subspace which is the linear span of the union of two subspaces (of some vector space).
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