Lagrangian

/ləˈɡɹɑ(ː)nd͡ʒi.ən/

Synonyms for "lagrangian" (8 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
field lagrangianlagrangian approach

Strong matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
lagrangian densitylagrangian formalism

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
lagrangian functionlagrangian submanifoldlagrangian-basedlagrangian-related

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: field lagrangian, lagrangian approach, lagrangian density, lagrangian formalism, lagrangian function.
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When not to replace "lagrangian"

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Replacement workflow

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Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries
classical mechanicsdensity functionfield theory quantitygeometric objectmathematical functionmathematical termphysical conceptsubmanifold of geometrytheoretical constructtheoretical frameworktheoretical term

More specific

9 entries
Lagrangian densityLagrangian functionLagrangian mechanicsLagrangian submanifoldLagrangian subspaceelectromagnetic field Lagrangian densityfree particle Lagrangianharmonic oscillator Lagrangianscalar field Lagrangian density

Collocations

7 entries
Euler Lagrange equationsLagrangian densityLagrangian formalismLagrangian frameworkLagrangian functionLagrangian mechanicslagrangian multiplier method

Inflections

3 entries
lagrangiansmore lagrangianmost lagrangian

Derivations

2 entries
lagrangian densitylagrangian function

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

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

Source: tatoeba (11969947)

The Newtonian law of gravitation afforded a complete explanation of the rise and fall of the waters of the oceans, but as applied to the motions of planets and satellites by the Lagrangian formulae, it presupposed that all these bodies are rigid and unyielding.

Source: tatoeba (12097652)

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.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "lagrangian"?

Closest matches include field lagrangian, lagrangian approach, lagrangian density, lagrangian formalism, lagrangian function.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "lagrangian"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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