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Phrases 23
- diagonal matrixA matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are all zero.
- main diagonalThe entries of a square matrix from the top left to the bottom right.
- diagonal markSynonym of slash as the forward slash ⟨/⟩ and sometimes also its proscribed sense inclusive of the backslash ⟨\⟩.
- diagonal elementAn element on the main diagonal of a square matrix; that is, an element in row k and column k, where k is an integer between 1 and the number of rows (or columns) in the matrix.
- anti-diagonalAlternative spelling of antidiagonal: The diagonal of a matrix that leads from top-right towards bottom-left.
- broken diagonalIn the theory of magic squares, a set of n cells forming two parallel diagonal lines in the square.
- diagonal argumentA proof developed by Georg Cantor to show that the set of real numbers is uncountably infinite.
- diagonal scaleA scale for laying down small fractions of the unit of measurement, the parallel lines drawn lengthwise on its surface being divided into sections by lines drawn crosswise, and in one end section being intersected by a series of other …
- diagonal spreadIn derivatives trading, an options spread position having features of both a calendar spread and a vertical spread. It is established by simultaneously buying and selling equal amount of option contracts of the same type (call or put) but …
- leading diagonalA main diagonal.
- minor diagonalSynonym of antidiagonal: The diagonal of a matrix that leads from top-right towards bottom-left.
- diagonal matricesplural of diagonal matrix: A matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are all zero.
- diagonal cuttersA cutting tool consisting of a pair of pliers with the working face being a pair of tapered, diagonal edges.
- diagonal morphismA morphism from an object to the product of that object with itself, which morphism is induced by a pair of identity morphisms of the said object.
- diagonal morphismsplural of diagonal morphism: A morphism from an object to the product of that object with itself, which morphism is induced by a pair of identity morphisms of the said object.
- diagonal calendarA kind of astronomical diagram used to tell time in Ancient Egypt.
- diagonal calendarsplural of diagonal calendar: A kind of astronomical diagram used to tell time in Ancient Egypt.
- diagonal elementsplural of diagonal element: An element on the main diagonal of a square matrix; that is, an element in row k and column k, where k is an integer between 1 and the number of rows (or columns) in the matrix.
- diagonal marksplural of diagonal mark
- diagonal scalesplural of diagonal scale: A scale for laying down small fractions of the unit of measurement, the parallel lines drawn lengthwise on its surface being divided into sections by lines drawn crosswise, and in one end section being intersected …
- diagonal spreadsplural of diagonal spread: In derivatives trading, an options spread position having features of both a calendar spread and a vertical spread. It is established by simultaneously buying and selling equal amount of option contracts of the …
- secondary diagonalSynonym of antidiagonal: The diagonal of a matrix that leads from top-right towards bottom-left.
- Cantor's diagonal argumentSynonym of diagonal argument: A proof developed by Georg Cantor to show that the set of real numbers is uncountably infinite.
Compound words 28
- diagonallyIn a diagonal manner, not square to any direction.
- dykesplural of dyke: An earthwork raised to prevent inundation of low land by the sea or flooding rivers.
- dikesplural of dike: US standard spelling of dyke.
- tridiagonalHaving nonzero elements only in the main diagonal and the diagonals directly above and below it.
- bidiagonalDescribing a matrix that has non-zero entries along the main diagonal and either the diagonal above or the diagonal below.
- diagonalismThe coming together of antagonistic groups around one issue on which they find common ground, for instance the rejection of vaccination.
- diagonalnessThe condition of being diagonal
- quasidiagonalHaving an approximate unit consisting of projections which is quasicentral.
- subdiagonalSaid of an entry of a square matrix: that it lies anywhere in the lower triangular area below the main diagonal of the matrix.
- superdiagonalThe diagonal of a matrix that lies directly above and to the right of the main diagonal.