Jacobian.
Used to specify certain mathematical objects named in honour of C. G. J. Jacobi.
Meaning & usage
Used to specify certain mathematical objects named in honour of C. G. J. Jacobi.
The Jacobian matrix has partial derivatives as its entries.
Where this word comes from
From Jacobi + -an, after Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi, a German mathematician of the 19th century.
A Jacobian matrix or its associated operator.
The determinant of such a matrix.
Where this word comes from
From Jacobi + -an, after Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi, a German mathematician of the 19th century.
Of or relating to the biblical Jacob.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Jacob Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Jacobian From Jacob + -ian.
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