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adj
Of or relating to Joseph Louis Lagrange.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Relating to Lagrangian mechanics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: engineering, mechanical-engineering, mechanics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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adj
Of or relating to a Lagrange point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: astrophysics
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adj
Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
Ellipsis of Lagrangian function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: specifically
Topics: engineering, mechanical-engineering, mechanics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
An object residing in a Lagrange point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astrophysics
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noun
Ellipsis of Lagrangian point, a Lagrange point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Topics: astrophysics
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noun
Ellipsis of Lagrangian density.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Qualifier: quantum mechanics
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.
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Usage: alt-of
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History
Etymology tree English Lagrange Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Lagrangian From Lagrange + -ian.
