Laguerre polynomial

noun

A polynomial that is a solution to Laguerre's equation.

Meanings

nounLaguerre polynomial (plural Laguerre polynomials)

plural Laguerre polynomials

  1. mathematicsA polynomial that is a solution to Laguerre's equation.

Origin

Named after Edmond Laguerre.

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APA

Laguerre polynomial. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laguerre%20polynomial

MLA

“Laguerre polynomial.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laguerre%20polynomial. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Laguerre polynomial,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Laguerre%20polynomial.

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