bilinear

/ˌbaɪˈlɪniər/ /baɪˈlɪniər/

Meanings

noun

A bilinear function.

Examples :

"Calculating the area of a parallelogram using two vectors is an example of a bilinear. "

math function

adjective

(of a function in two variables) Linear (preserving linear combinations) in each variable.

Examples :

"The function f(x,y)=xy is bilinear, because f(ax+bu,y)=af(x,y)+bf(u,y) and f(x,ay+bv)=af(x,y)+bf(x,v) for all values."

math technical

adjective

Of or pertaining to a Möbius transformation (type of conformal map representable as the ratio of two linear functions).

Examples :

"bilinear isotropic hardening"

math technical

Related Words

transformation noun

/ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.

"The transformation of the classroom from a noisy space to a quiet learning environment was remarkable. "

preserving verb

/prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ /priˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

hardening verb

/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈhɑːrdnɪŋ/

To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

"The clay is hardening in the sun. "

variables noun

/ˈve(ə)riəb(ə)lz/

Something that is variable.

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

parallelogram noun

/ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/

A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.

"The tabletop is shaped like a parallelogram, with its opposite sides perfectly parallel and the same length. "

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

combinations noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃənz/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The restaurant offers many delicious combinations of toppings for your pizza. "

calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

conformal adjective

/kənˈfɔrməl/ /kɑnˈfɔrməl/

That conforms, especially to the shape of something.

"The flexible phone case had a conformal design, fitting snugly around every curve of the phone. "

isotropic adjective

/ˌaɪsəˈtrɑpɪk/ /ˌeɪsoʊˈtrɑpɪk/

Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy

"The glass in the window is isotropic, meaning light passes through it the same way no matter what angle you look at it. "