diagonalize

di·ag·o·nal·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ag-uh-nl-ahyz, -ag-nl-]
- /daɪˈæg ə nlˌaɪz, -ˈæg nl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ag-uh-nl-ahyz, -ag-nl-]
- /daɪˈæg ə nlˌaɪz, -ˈæg nl-/

Definitions of diagonalize word

verb diagonalize (in linear algebra) to convert a square matrix into a diagonal matrix 3
verb with object diagonalize Mathematics. to transform (a matrix) to a diagonal matrix. 1
noun diagonalize (mathematics, transitive) To convert a square matrix into a diagonal matrix by multiplying it by a second matrix and its inverse. 1
verb diagonalize (Transitive Verb) (mathematics) To convert a square matrix into a diagonal matrix by multiplying it by a second matrix and its inverse. 0

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Origin of diagonalize

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; diagonal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Diagonalize

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diagonalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diagonalize usage trend in Literature

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