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ansatz

Pronunciation: /ˈansats/
Definition of ansatz

noun

Mathematics
  • an assumption about the form of an unknown function which is made in order to facilitate solution of an equation or other problem.

Origin:

1940s: from German Ansatz 'approach, attempt'

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