Definition of Differential equation

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differential equation
equation that expresses the connection between a variable and its derivative and whose solution is a function (Mathematics)

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Differential equation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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differential equation

Noun
1. an equation containing differentials of a function
(hypernym) equation
(hyponym) Maxwell's equations

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differential equation

differential equation
n : an equation containing differentials of a function



Differential equation Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Differential Equation
The mathematical formulation corresponding to a continuous model; an equation involving derivatives


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Aviation - English - Spintra.com
Differential equation.
A mathematical relationship to model a continuous function, expressed in terms of derivatives; Initial conditions are usually given or implied. In avionics, differential equations are commonly used by systems engineers to model avionics systems. The systems engineer usually converts differential equations to difference equations for specification and implementation in software. In avionics, a differential equation usually models continuous-time phenomenon in terms of time derivatives; Compare: continuous-time equation, difference equation, discrete-time equation, Laplace transform, state-space model, Z transform; See Also: first-order filter, integrator, second-order filter


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Differential equation
A differential equation is a mathematical equation for an unknown function of one or several variables that relates the values of the function itself and of its derivatives of various orders. Differential equations play a prominent role in engineeringphysicseconomics and other disciplines.

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