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ordinary differential equation

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  1. Mathematics. an equation containing derivatives but not partial derivatives.


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Examples: d2z = g: ydx + xdy + zdz = 0. dt2 An ordinary differential equation involves only one independent variable, a partial differential equation involves more than one.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

This will show how, in the case of an ordinary differential equation, the fact that the equation admits a continuous group of transformations may be taken advantage of for its integration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

This result itself shows that every ordinary differential equation of the first order is subject to an infinite number of infinitesimal transformations.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various

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