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Hamiltonian

Syllabification: (Ham·il·to·ni·an)
Definition of Hamiltonian

adjective

  • 1 Physics & Mathematics of, relating to, or invented by the mathematician Sir W. R. Hamilton, especially denoting concepts employed in the wave-mechanical description of particles.
  • 2of or relating to the American statesman Alexander Hamilton or his doctrines.

noun

  • 1 (also hamiltonian) Physics & Mathematics a Hamiltonian operator or function.
  • 2a follower or adherent of Alexander Hamilton or his doctrines.

Derivatives

Hamiltonianism

Pronunciation: /-izəm/
noun

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