English Explanatory Dictionary

Legendre polynomial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications.

Word forms

Legendre polynomial Legendre polynomials

Etymology

Named after Adrien-Marie Legendre, who discovered them in 1782.

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