differential equation

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An equation that expresses a relationship between functions and their derivatives.

differential equation

(Mathematics) an equation containing differentials or derivatives of a function of one independent variable. A partial differential equation results from a function of more than one variable

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differential equation - an equation containing differentials of a function

equation - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

Maxwell's equations - four differential equations that summarize classical properties of electromagnetic fields

partial differential equation - a differential equation involving a functions of more than one variable

Schrodinger equation, Schrodinger wave equation - the fundamental equation of wave mechanics

wave equation - a differential equation that describes the passage of harmonic waves through a medium

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