Ansatz

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːnzɑːts/

Definitions of ansatz

noun a German word meaning 'approach' or 'starting point', commonly used in mathematics and physics to describe a method or technique for solving a problem

Example Sentences

A1 An ansatz is a basic idea or starting point for a solution.

A2 In mathematics, an ansatz is a method used to guess a solution to a problem.

B1 Scientists often use an ansatz to simplify complex equations and find approximate solutions.

B2 The physicist proposed a new ansatz for solving the quantum field theory equations.

C1 The researcher's ansatz revolutionized the way we approach problems in the field of artificial intelligence.

C2 Her ansatz for modeling climate change predictions was met with acclaim by the scientific community.

Examples of ansatz in a Sentence

formal The physicist proposed a new ansatz for solving the complex equations.

informal The scientist came up with a new ansatz to tackle the problem.

slang I'm gonna try a different ansatz and see if it works.

figurative She approached the situation with a fresh ansatz, thinking outside the box.

Grammatical Forms of ansatz

• plural: ansätze
• comparative: more ansatz
• superlative: most ansatz
• present tense: ansatz
• future tense: will ansatz
• perfect tense: has ansatz
• continuous tense: is ansatzing
• singular: ansatz
• positive degree: ansatz
• infinitive: to ansatz
• gerund: ansatzing
• participle: ansatzed

Origin and Evolution of ansatz

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'ansatz' originated in German.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to denote a starting assumption or approximation, the term 'ansatz' has since been adopted in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics to refer to a preliminary hypothesis or proposed solution.