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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A necessary and sufficient criterion to determine whether a Hermitian matrix is positive-definite: specifically, when all of the leading principal minors have a positive determinant.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Sylvester's formula sylvestrene Sylvestrine Sylvia Sylvia Plath effect Sylvian aqueduct

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