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Vocabulary Entry
laplace
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Refers to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a French mathematician and astronomer, known for his work in statistical mathematics and celestial mechanics.
Example Sentences
"Laplace developed the Laplace transform, a significant mathematical tool."
"The Laplace equation is fundamental in physics and engineering."
"His contributions to probability theory are still recognized today."
V
verb
To use mathematical transformations related to the Laplace transform, usually in solving differential equations.
Example Sentences
"We will laplace the equations to simplify the analysis."
"When we laplace the function, it becomes easier to manage."
"You should laplace the variables before attempting to solve the system."