Eigen for Dummies

Hey there! I totally get that sometimes learning new words can be a challenge, but I'm here to help you out. So, "eigen" is actually a word that comes from German, and it's used in mathematics and physics. When we're talking about "eigen," we're actually referring to something that is unique to a specific thing. It's like a characteristic or property that belongs to that thing and no one else.

Let me give you an example to make it easier to understand. Think about a fingerprint. Each person has their own unique fingerprint, right? It's like their "eigen" fingerprint because it's special and only belongs to them. In the same way, when we're talking about "eigen" in math or physics, we're talking about something that is specific to a particular object or system. It's kind of like its own special fingerprint that sets it apart from everything else.

I hope that makes sense! If you have any more questions or want me to explain anything else, I'm here to help. Keep up the great work!