Word: eigenscale
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ei
gens
cale
Definition: The scale of an eigenvalue; any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant
Morphemes:
Affix: eigen-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms pertaining to or related to eigenvectors, eigenvalues; especially for naming mathematical objects which are not affected by a given transformation except for by scalar multiplication.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: eigen
Language: de
Decoded: eigen
Meaning: own
Affix: scale
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement, means of assigning a magnitude.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scāla
Language: la
Decoded: scala
PoS: Noun
Meaning: ladder