Legendre polynomial

noun

Any of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications.

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Meanings

nounLegendre polynomial (plural Legendre polynomials)

plural Legendre polynomials

  1. mathematicsAny of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications.

Origin

Named after Adrien-Marie Legendre, who discovered them in 1782.

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Legendre polynomial. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Legendre%20polynomial

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