diagonal element
daɪˈæɡənl ˈɛlɪmənt
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Definition of diagonal element - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.element in a square matrix where row and column indices matchTECH.
  • The diagonal element of a 3x3 matrix at position (2,2) is 5..
  • The diagonal element in the matrix was crucial for the calculation.
  • Each diagonal element in the identity matrix is 1.
main diagonal principal diagonal
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Expressions with diagonal

diagonal matrixn.
matrix with non-diagonal elements as zero
The identity matrix is a simple diagonal matrix.
main diagonaln.
diagonal of a square matrix from upper left to lower right
In the identity matrix, the main diagonal is all ones.
principal diagonaln.
diagonal in a square matrix from top left to bottom right
The principal diagonal of the matrix contains the elements 1, 5, and 9.
diagonal spreadn.
options strategy using different strike prices and expiration dates
He used a diagonal spread to manage his risk.
secondary diagonaln.
diagonal in a matrix from bottom left to top right
The secondary diagonal of the matrix sums to zero.

Expressions with element

element of surprisen.
unexpected factor in a plan that changes the result
The element of surprise helped them win the game.
in one's elementadv.
doing something one is very good at
He is in his element when playing the piano.
out of one's elementadj.
feeling uncomfortable or not suited in a new situation
As an introvert, Maria felt out of her element at the noisy festival.
you are in someone's elementexp.
at ease and sure of yourself in the right situation
When he's teaching, he's in his element.
element of truthn.
small but significant part of truth
His story had an element of truth, but it was mostly fiction.
criminal elementn.
group of people in society who break the law
The police are cracking down on the criminal element in the city.
element of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was an element of doubt in his voice.
essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
human elementn.
people involved in a situation or activity
The human element is crucial in customer service.
major elementn.
important component of a system or process
Trust is a major element of a strong relationship.

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  1. French:élément diagonal, ...
  2. German:diagonales Element, ...
  3. Italian:elemento diagonale, ...
  4. Spanish:elemento diagonal, ...
  5. Portuguese:elemento na diagonal, ...
  6. Chinese:对角元素, ...
  7. Japanese:対角要素, ...
  8. Arabic:عنصر قطري, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵלֶמֶנט אַלְכָּסוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:элемент на диагонали, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діагональний елемент, ...
  12. Hindi:विक्षिप्त तत्व, ...
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