Lagrangian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Joseph Louis Lagrange.
  2. Relating to Lagrangian mechanics.
  3. Of or relating to a Lagrange point.
noun
  1. Ellipsis of Lagrangian function.
  2. A function summarizing the dynamics of a physical system, typically in non-relativistic contexts amounting to the kinetic energy minus the potential energy, L=T-V.
  3. An object residing in a Lagrange point.
  4. Ellipsis of Lagrangian point, a Lagrange point.
  5. Ellipsis of Lagrangian density.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.

Pronunciation

/ləˈɡɹɑ(ː)nd͡ʒi.ən/ /ləˈɡɹeɪnd͡ʒi.ən/ /læˈɡɹɑ̃ʒi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-Langrangean.wav

Word forms

Lagrangian Lagrangians more lagrangian most lagrangian

Etymology

From Lagrange + -ian.

Derived words

Lagrangian asteroid Lagrangian density Lagrangian mechanics Lagrangian moon Lagrangian planet
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