holonomic constraint

noun

One of the equations/identities which define a variety within the configuration space, such that the state of the physical system being described is constrained to correspond only to points within that variety.

Opposite
nonholonomic constraint
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Meanings

nounholonomic constraint (plural holonomic constraints)

plural holonomic constraints

  1. classical mechanicsnatural sciencesOne of the equations/identities which define a variety within the configuration space, such that the state of the physical system being described is constrained to correspond only to points within that variety.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
nonholonomic constraint
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