Word: eigenstates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ei
gen
states
Definition: Plural of eigenstate. A dynamic quantum mechanical state whose wave function is an eigenvector that corresponds to a physical quantity
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: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The physical property of matter as solid, liquid, gas or plasma.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.