identity element

Noun

Meaning

an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

identity unit identity operator neutral element

Hypernyms

operator

Related terms

right identity left identity

Examples

A ring of polynomials in any number of variables over a ring of coeffcients that has an identity element and a finite basis, itself has a finite basis. Emmy Noether

the identity under numerical multiplication is 1 Source: Internet

This identity is of prime importance in simplifying algebraic expressions: :: ; Identity element : The multiplicative identity is 1; anything multiplied by one is itself. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

identity disc identity discovery identity document identity formation identity function identity functor