Ansatz
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈænsæts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ansatz is a noun meaning (mathematics) A mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
Meaning
(mathematics) A mathematical assumption used to describe a certain phenomenon, posited in order to help provisionally solve an equation or other problem.
Example Sentences
In such cases, scientists often make an ansatz, an educated guess if you like, and then proceed to compute the consequences of the guess.
Word Forms
- ansatzes
- ansatze
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include axiom, interpretation, position, thesis, approximation, lemma.
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