Sep 8, 2011 · I think linear refers to the fact that vector spaces are not curved. For instance, the wikipedia page for linear spaces gets redirected to the page on vector spaces. So does the …

5 What exactly does 'linear' mean. For example, Hilbert space is a linear space. What is the difference between a linear and a 'non-linear' space. I am starting a self-study of linear algebra …

Dec 14, 2013 · What does it mean for a function to be well-defined? I encountered this term in an exercise asking to check if a linear transformation is well-defined.

Mar 18, 2011 · For future reference, the table of mathematical symbols at wikipedia is fairly extensive and has a number of further references.

Mar 27, 2013 · In programming terms, parameter is a name for a variable in function definition. When using the function, you give arguments. I tend to think that the general syntax in math is …

May 16, 2016 · Does that mean it is a number with no fractional part in base $10$ or in any base? Because if so, then the definition would be fine since it is impossible to represent an integer in …

Dec 22, 2018 · What does "arbitrary number" means in math? I've often seen this vocabulary but I can't find the meaning of it. For example, I'll see phrases like "arbitrary positive integer".

Dec 28, 2014 · In this language, I would define a definition to be a finitely generated formula (would you accept an infinitely long definition of something?) of set theory that is legitimate …

I know the definition of formal power series, power series and polynomials. But what does the adjective "formal" mean? In google English dictionary, does it mean "9. Of or relating to …

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