单词 | orthonormal |
释义 | orthonormal in British English (ˌɔːθəʊˈnɔːməl) adjective mathematics orthogonal with the integral of the square of each function over a specified interval equal to one orthonormal in American English (ˌɔrθəˈnɔrməl) adjective Math 1. (of a system of functions) normal; normalized 2. (of a set of vectors) having the properties that any two vectors are perpendicular and that each vector has a length of one unit Word origin [1930–35; ortho- + normal]This word is first recorded in the period 1930–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cloverleaf, hypercorrection, old school tie, saddle stitch, technical foulortho- is a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “straight,”“upright,” “right,” “correct” (orthodox) and on this model used in the formation of compound words (orthopedic). Other words that use the affix ortho- include: orthoclase, orthokeratology, orthomolecular, orthophyric, orthoscopeExamples of 'orthonormal' in a sentence |
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