Lagrangian

See also: lagrangian

English

Etymology

Lagrange +‎ -ian

Adjective

Lagrangian (not comparable)

1. of or relating to Joseph Louis Lagrange
2. (astrophysics) of or relating to a Lagrange point / Lagrangian point

Hyponyms

• (astrophysics): Trojan

Noun

Lagrangian (plural Lagrangians)

1. (mathematics) the Lagrangian function
2. (astrophysics) an object residing in a Lagrange point / Lagrangian point
3. (astrophysics) a Lagrange point / Lagrangian point

Hyponyms

• (astrophysics): Trojan (object)

Translations

function — see Lagrangian function

Derived terms

• (astrophysics): Lagrangian asteroid, Lagrangian moon, Lagrangian planet