What is another word for eigen?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪd͡ʒən] (IPA)

Eigen is a German term that has no direct synonym in English. However, there are concepts that can come close to the meaning of eigen. It generally refers to a unique, distinctive or intrinsic quality of something or someone. In mathematics, it is used to describe a vector that doesn't change its direction during a linear transformation. In physics, it denotes the energy of a physical system. Some possible synonyms for eigen, depending on the context, could be characteristic, inherent, peculiar, distinctive, or essential. It is important to note that language often reflects cultural ideas and concepts that can't be fully translated or reproduced.

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What are the hypernyms for Eigen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    proper name, term, matrix decomposition, operator theory, mathematical expression, algorithmic concept, linear algebra concept, mathematical concept, mathematical term, matrix concept, matrix representation.

Usage examples for Eigen

In most passages "self-ownership," or else "personality," would translate the word, but there are some where the thought is so eigen, that is, so peculiar or so thoroughly the author's own, that no English word I can think of would express it.
"The Ego and His Own"
Max Stirner
Wer nicht mit wenigem kann leben, Muss seinen Leib zu eigen geben.
"An anthology of German literature"
Calvin Thomas
10 Alle das Neigen Von Herzen zu Herzen, Ach, wie so eigen Schaffet das Schmerzen!
"An anthology of German literature"
Calvin Thomas

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