Definition of Determinant
Determinant
de·ter·mi·nant
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A value that determines the solvability of a system of equations.
e.g. The determinant of the matrix is zero, indicating linear dependence.
(noun)
in linear algebra, the scalar value of the product the elements of a square matrix according to a given rule;
e.g. A determinant is a scalar value, not a vector value.
(noun)
in biology, a gene or other factor that determines the character and development of a cell or group of cells;
e.g. The determinant of the sickle-cell gene in the human body.
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