Laguerre's equation

proper noun

The second-order linear differential equation xy+(1-x)y'+ny=0.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsThe second-order linear differential equation xy+(1-x)y'+ny=0.

Origin

Named after Edmond Laguerre.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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