noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
characteristic; peculiar; inherent; unique; native
Describes a property, quality, or feature that belongs to something by its very nature. Often used in formal or technical contexts.
この地域に固有の植物を保護する必要がある。
We need to protect the plants native to this region.
言語にはそれぞれ固有の文法体系がある。
Each language has its own inherent grammatical system.
noun, used as a prefix
eigen-
Technical prefix used in mathematics and physics, as in 固有値 (eigenvalue) or 固有ベクトル (eigenvector).
行列の固有値を計算する。
Calculate the eigenvalues of the matrix.