ansatz
UK/ˈænsæts/
ansatz noun: a mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
Noun (1)
ansatz (plural ansatzes or ansatze)
- A mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
- In such cases, scientists often make an ansatz, an educated guess if you like, and then proceed to compute the consequences of the guess.2011, Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw, The Quantum World, Allen Lane, published 2011, page 12
Noun (2) capitalized: Ansatz
Ansatz (plural Ansatzes)
- Alternative letter-case form of ansatz.
Forms of ansatz
| plural | ansatzes |
|---|---|
| plural | ansatze |
| alternative form | Ansatz |
| plural | Ansatzes |
Origin of ansatz
Unadapted borrowing from German Ansatz.
Questions about ansatz
- What does ansatz mean?
- Ansatz means a mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
- What part of speech is ansatz?
- Ansatz is a noun.
- How do you pronounce ansatz?
- Ansatz is pronounced /ˈænsæts/ (UK).
- What is the plural of ansatz?
- The plural of ansatz is ansatzes.
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