differential equation

noun

, Mathematics.

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

First recorded in 1755–65

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

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

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

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

Differential Equation, an algebraical relation involving derivatives or differentials.

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