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Hermite polynomial

Hermite polynomial noun: any member of a classical orthogonal polynomial sequence having diverse applications.

Noun

Hermite polynomial (plural Hermite polynomials)

  1. Any member of a classical orthogonal polynomial sequence having diverse applications.

Forms of Hermite polynomial

pluralHermite polynomials

Origin of Hermite polynomial

Named after Charles Hermite, who wrote about them in 1864, though they had been studied earlier by others.

Questions about Hermite polynomial

What does Hermite polynomial mean?
Hermite polynomial means any member of a classical orthogonal polynomial sequence having diverse applications.
What part of speech is Hermite polynomial?
Hermite polynomial is a noun.
What is the plural of Hermite polynomial?
The plural of Hermite polynomial is Hermite polynomials.

Words near Hermite polynomial in the dictionary

  1. Hermitage-Sandyville
  2. hermitages
  3. hermitaries
  4. hermitary
  5. Hermite interpolation
  6. Hermite polynomial
  7. Hermite polynomials
  8. hermitess
  9. hermitesses
  10. hermithood
  11. hermitian

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