first-order

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of one of a series of models, languages, relationship, forms of logical discourse, etc., being the simplest one or the first in a sequence.
  2. Of fundamental importance.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

first-order

Related words

Derived words

first-order approximation first-order control first-order difference first-order election first-order fluid first-order function first-order hold first-order levelling first-order logic first-order ordinary differential first-order predicate first-order question first-order reaction first-order relief first-order spectrum first-order station first-order subroutine first-order theory first-order transition first-order variable
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