Matrix API: Why is it issym, but ishermitian ?

[pkofod]

Is there any reason for the function name issym instead of issymmetric when it is not isher but ishermitian?

[KristofferC]

Matlab also uses issymmetric

[andreasnoack]

0691bc1, but I couldn't find a discussion. I don't really like abbreviations, so I wouldn't mind issymmetric.

[StefanKarpinski]

+1 – issym has the potential to be confused with "is symbol", which is a silly function to have, but still.

[pkofod]

Exactly, how can you know (ignoring context) if issym is issymmetric or issymbol? I'll track down the uses of issym, make a PR with issymmetric and deprecate issym. Then we can see which one people prefer.