"Legendre polynomial" meaning in All languages combined

See Legendre polynomial on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Legendre polynomials [plural]
Etymology: Named after Adrien-Marie Legendre, who discovered them in 1782. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Legendre polynomial (plural Legendre polynomials)
  1. (mathematics) Any of a certain system of complete and orthogonal polynomials, with numerous mathematical properties and applications. Wikipedia link: Legendre polynomial Categories (topical): Mathematics

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