linear operator
A mathematical term used in functional analysis and linear algebra. Refers to a mapping between vector spaces that preserves linear combinations.
We investigate the spectrum of the linear operator.
This linear operator is bounded.
Alternative kanji spelling using 形 instead of 型; both are used interchangeably in mathematics, with 線型 being slightly more common in some contexts.
Compound of 線型 (linear) and 作用素 (operator), a calque from English 'linear operator'.