Wronskian

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈrɒnskiən/

Definitions of Wronskian

noun a mathematical concept used in the study of differential equations, named after the Russian mathematician Sergei Wronski

Example Sentences

A1 The Wronskian is a mathematical concept used in calculus.

A2 To determine linear independence of functions, you can calculate the Wronskian.

B1 The Wronskian can be used to solve differential equations.

B2 Understanding the Wronskian is essential for studying the behavior of solutions to differential equations.

C1 The Wronskian plays a crucial role in analyzing the behavior of systems of differential equations.

C2 Advanced mathematicians use the Wronskian to study the properties of differential equations in depth.

Examples of Wronskian in a Sentence

formal The Wronskian is a mathematical concept used to determine linear independence of solutions to a differential equation.

informal I had to calculate the Wronskian to check if the solutions were independent.

slang The Wronskian is like a compatibility test for functions in differential equations.

figurative The Wronskian is like a detective that solves the mystery of linear independence in differential equations.

Grammatical Forms of Wronskian

past tense

Wronskianed

plural

Wronskians

comparative

more Wronskian

superlative

most Wronskian

present tense

Wronskians

future tense

will Wronskian

perfect tense

have Wronskianed

continuous tense

is Wronskianing

singular

Wronskian

positive degree

Wronskian

infinitive

to Wronskian

gerund

Wronskianing

participle

Wronskianed

Origin and Evolution of Wronskian

First Known Use: 1853 year
Language of Origin: Russian
Story behind the word: The word 'Wronskian' is derived from the name of the Russian mathematician Józef Hoene-Wroński.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Wronskian' was first used in the 19th century to refer to a determinant associated with a system of functions. Over time, its usage has become more widespread in the field of mathematics to represent a specific mathematical object used in differential equations.