ikkeortogonale

The term "ikkeortogonale" is a Dutch adjective that translates to "non-orthogonal" in English. It is used to describe a relationship between two or more elements, vectors, or concepts that are not at a right angle to each other, or more generally, that do not possess a property of perpendicularity or independence. In mathematics and physics, orthogonality often implies a certain type of independence or distinctness. Therefore, "ikkeortogonale" signifies a deviation from this ideal state, suggesting a degree of overlap, correlation, or mutual influence.

For instance, in linear algebra, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero. If their dot product is not zero, they are considered "ikkeortogonale" and thus not perpendicular. This concept extends to higher dimensions and various mathematical spaces. In fields like signal processing, orthogonal functions are used for decomposition and analysis because they are independent. "Ikkeortogonale" signals would therefore exhibit some degree of correlation, which might complicate analysis or require different techniques. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe ideas, perspectives, or disciplines that are not entirely separate or independent but rather interact or overlap in some way.