differential equation

noun

, Mathematics.

1. an equation involving differentials or derivatives.

differential equation

noun

1. an equation containing differentials or derivatives of a function of one independent variable. A partial differential equation results from a function of more than one variable

Word History and Origins

Origin of differential equation¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

Very roughly, this result produces a count of solutions to special differential equations on curved spaces in topological terms.

From Quanta Magazine

Local quantities, such as curvature, are the province of the differential geometer, and questions in the subject quickly lead to differential equations, whose solutions carry geometric meaning.

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Soon, Berry’s own focus shifted to nonlinear differential equations as well.

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Thanks to these abilities, they can already topple complex linear differential equations exponentially faster than classical machines.

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In an intriguing and related example, a Caltech machine learning technique recently proved to be 1,000 times faster at solving the same kind of partial differential equations at play here to simulate fluid dynamics.

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Sem′i-costif′erous, half-bearing a rib; Semicrit′ical, related to a differential equation and its criticoids.

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Now in these cases it is evident that the differential equation is not immediately suitable for integration.

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It has been indicated that the differential equation does not represent oscillatory motion if the value of R is too great.

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The special classes of discontinuous groups that have been dealt with Group of a linear differential equation.

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Differential Equation, an algebraical relation involving derivatives or differentials.

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