Bilinear

Origin

From - + linear.

Full definition of bilinear

Adjective

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

Noun

1. (maths) A bilinear function

Anagrams

• Liberian