first-order conditions
1First-order — First or der, a. decaying at an exponential rate; a mathematical concept applied to various types of decay, such as radioactivity and chemical reactions. Note: In first order decay, the amount of material decaying in a given period of time is… …
2pseudo first order — First order First or der, a. decaying at an exponential rate; a mathematical concept applied to various types of decay, such as radioactivity and chemical reactions. Note: In first order decay, the amount of material decaying in a given period of …
3Order of Preachers — Order of Preachers † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Preachers As the Order of the Friars Preachers is the principal part of the entire Order of St. Dominic, we shall include under this title the two other parts of the order: the… …
4Order theory — For a topical guide to this subject, see Outline of order theory. Order theory is a branch of mathematics which investigates our intuitive notion of order using binary relations. It provides a formal framework for describing statements such as… …
5Order of Leopold (Belgium) — Order of Leopold Ordre de Léopold Leopoldsorde Chiang Kai shek s Order of Leopold (Grand Cordon) Awarded by …
6Order of Friars Minor — Order of Friars Minor † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Friars Minor (Also known as FRANCISCANS.) This subject may be conveniently considered under the following heads: I. General History of the Order; A. First Period (1209… …
7Order of the Presentation — Order of the Presentation † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of the Presentation An Order founded at Cork, Ireland, by Nano (Honoria) Nagle (see below). In 1775 she entered with some companions on a novitiate for the religious life. With …
8Order of Prince Danilo I — of Montenegro Орден Књаза Данiла I The Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro. Award of …
9Order and Abbey of Fontevrault — Order and Abbey of Fontevrault † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order and Abbey of Fontevrault I. CHARACTER OF THE ORDER The monastery of Fontevrault was founded by Blessed Robert d Arbrissel about the end of 1100 and is situated in a… …
10Order of Saint James of Compostela — Order of Saint James of Compostela † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Saint James of Compostela (SANTIAGO DE LA ESPADA). Founded in the twelfth century, owes its name to the national patron of Spain, St. James the Greater, under… …