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title: "algebreic multiplicity"
type: concept
related: [Characteristic Polynomial, Algebreic Multiplicity, Eigenvalue]
source: https://www.jemoka.com/posts/kbhalgebreic_multiplicity/
confidence: high
status: active
---

The algebreic multiplicity for a given eigenvalue is the multiplicity for which the linear factor containing it shows up in the characteristic polynomial.
