first-degree equation
121Sripati — (1019 1066) was an Indian astronomer and mathematician, the author of Dhikotidakarana (written in 1039), a work of twenty verses on solar and lunar eclipses; Dhruvamanasa (written in 1056), a work of 105 verses on calculating planetary longitudes …
122bilinear — /buy lin ee euhr/, adj. Math. 1. of, pertaining to, or having reference to two lines: bilinear coordinates. 2. of the first degree in each of two variables, as an equation. [1850 55; BI 1 + LINEAR] * * * …
123Abel , Niels Henrik — (1802–1829) Norwegian mathematician Abel was born in Froland, the son of a poor pastor; he was educated in mathematics at the University of Christiana (Oslo). After the death of his father, Abel had to support a large family; he earned what he… …
124non-linear — adjective 1》 not linear. 2》 Mathematics designating or involving an equation including terms not of the first degree. Derivatives non linearity noun non linearly adverb …
125linear — /ˈlɪniə / (say lineeuh) adjective 1. extended in a line: a linear series. 2. involving measurement in one dimension only; relating to length: linear measure. 3. of or relating to a line or lines: linear perspective. 4. of or relating to a work of …
126nonlinear — /ˈnɒnlɪniə/ (say nonlineeuh) adjective (of a mathematical equation) not of the first degree. See linear (def. 7) …
127nonlinear — adjective designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree • Ant: ↑linear • Topics: ↑mathematics, ↑math, ↑maths …
128mathematics — /math euh mat iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically. 2. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) mathematical procedures,… …
