Lagrangian

Pronunciation: /ˈɫɑˈɡɹænˈdʒiɑn/

Lagrangian (noun)

  1. A function used in physics to describe the motion of a system based on its energy.

Examples

  • The lagrangian describes the dynamics of a system.
  • The Lagrangian is a mathematical function used in physics.

Common collocations: define a lagrangian, calculate the lagrangian, apply the lagrangian

Synonyms of Lagrangian

Formal