positive definite
adjective
1
: having a positive value for all values of the constituent variables
positive definite quadratic forms
2
of a matrix
: having the characteristic roots real and positive
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“Positive definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positive%20definite. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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