See Also: idempotent(dictionary)

idempotent (iou)



idempotent adjective. L19.
[from Latin idem same + POTENT adjective2.]
Math. Of an element, matrix, etc.: unchanged in value after multiplication by itself. Also, (of a set) containing idempotent elements; (of a statement) expressing idempotency.
idem'potence,
idem'potency nouns the property of being idempotent M20.