Definition of Lagrangian
: a function that describes the state of a dynamic system in terms of position coordinates and their time derivatives and that is equal to the difference between the potential energy and kinetic energy — compare hamiltonian
Origin of lagrangian
First Known Use: 1929
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "Lagrangian"
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