eigenvalue: origin of term

[Karl L. Wuensch]

Can any of you all enlighten me regarding the origin of the term "eigenvalue."  Is it related to the German word "eigen?" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Karl L. Wuensch, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville NC 27858-4353 Voice: 252-328-4102 Fax: 252-328-6283 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://core.ecu.edu/psyc/wuenschk/klw.htm