English

Adjective

bilinear ‎(not comparable)

1. (mathematics, of a function in two variables) Linear (preserving linear combinations) in each variable.

   The function f(x,y)=xy is bilinear, because f(ax+bu,y)=a·f(x,y)+b·f(u,y) and f(x,ay+bv)=a⋅f(x,y)+b·f(x,v) for all values.

2. (physics) Relating to or consisting of two linear functions.

   bilinear isotropic hardening

Derived terms

• bilinearization
• bilinearly

Translations

Noun

bilinear ‎(plural bilinears)

1. (mathematics) A bilinear function

Anagrams

• Liberian

German

Adjective

bilinear ‎(not comparable)

1. bilinear

Declension

Related terms

• linear
• multilinear