What does "lagrangian mechanics" mean?

A formulation of classical mechanics in terms of energy and action rather than forces, mathematically expressed by a function termed the Lagrangian.

What is a synonym for "lagrangian mechanics"?

Common synonyms include: classical mechanics, lagrangian dynamics.

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A formulation of classical mechanics in terms of energy and action rather than forces, mathematically expressed by a function termed the Lagrangian. uncountable

First developed systematically by Joseph-Louis Lagrange in his Mécanique analytique (1788–89).