identity element

/aɪˌdɛntədi ˌɛləmənt/
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Definitions of identity element
  1. noun
    an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates
    synonyms: identity, identity operator
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    type of:
    operator
    (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
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