Lagrangian

//ləˈɡɹɑ(ː)nd͡ʒi.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of Lagrangian function. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian. alt-of
  3. 3
    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. specifically
  4. 4
    An object residing in a Lagrange point.
  5. 5
    Ellipsis of Lagrangian point, a Lagrange point. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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  1. 6
    Ellipsis of Lagrangian density. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Joseph Louis Lagrange. not-comparable

    "After studying a recursive formulation and the associated Bellman equation, in section 5.5 we analyze a Lagrangian formulation that provides useful insights about how Lagrange multipliers on transition laws relate to gradients of value functions."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Lagrangian. alt-of
  3. 3
    Relating to Lagrangian mechanics. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Of or relating to a Lagrange point. not-comparable

Synonyms

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lagrangian functionlagrangian function

Example

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"Is there anything at the Lagrangian points of the Earth-Moon system?"

Etymology

From Lagrange + -ian.

Related phrases

Lagrangian asteroidLagrangian densityLagrangian mechanicsLagrangian moonLagrangian planetlagrange pointlagrangian functionlagrangian point

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