eigen-

/ˌaɪ.ɡən-/

aɪ · ɡən- (2 syllables)

English Prefix

Definition

Forms terms pertaining to or related to eigenvectors, eigenvalues; especially for naming mathematical objects which are not affected by a given linear transformation except for by scalar multiplication.

Etymology

Borrowed from German eigen (“own”). Many of the compounds represent partial translations from German, e.g. eigenvalue from German Eigenwert. Doublet of own.