hamiltonian

Ham·il·to·ni·an

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-uh l-toh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌhæm əlˈtoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-uh l-toh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌhæm əlˈtoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of hamiltonian word

adjective hamiltonian pertaining to or advocating Hamiltonianism. 1
noun hamiltonian a supporter of Alexander Hamilton or Hamiltonianism. 1
noun hamiltonian a mathematical function of the coordinates and momenta of a system of particles used to express their equations of motion 0
noun hamiltonian a mathematical operator that generates such a function 0
adjective hamiltonian denoting or relating to Sir William Rowan Hamilton, or to the theory of mechanics or mathematical operator devised by him 0
adjective hamiltonian of or characteristic of Alexander Hamilton or his federalist principles 0

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Origin of hamiltonian

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; Hamilton + -ian

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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