What does "unital" mean?

(of an algebra) containing a multiplicative identity element (or unit), i.e. an element 1 with the property 1x=x1=x for all elements x of the algebra.

What is a synonym for "unital"?

Common synonyms include: unitary, unitary.

Unital

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Adjective

1
(of an algebra) containing a multiplicative identity element (or unit), i.e. an element 1 with the property 1x=x1=x for all elements x of the algebra. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

unitary unitary

Etymology

From unit + -al.

Related phrases

identity element

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