Jacobian

/ dʒəˈkəʊbɪən /

noun

1. maths a function from n equations in n variables whose value at any point is the n x n determinant of the partial derivatives of those equations evaluated at that point

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jacobian¹

named after Karl Gustav Jacob Jacobi (1804–51), German mathematician.

Example Sentences

LSU’s rotation on the interior defensive line this season also includes junior Mekhi Wingo, redshirt junior Jacobian Guillory and senior West Virginia transfer Jordan Jefferson.

From Seattle Times

JaCobian Morgan played in four games with two starts as a freshman last season after DeVito was injured, Dillon Markiewicz has thrown one pass, and Justin Lamson enrolled in February and has no statistics.

From Seattle Times

Syracuse finished 1-10 and ended up using three other players at the position — fifth-year senior Rex Culpepper and freshmen JaCobian Morgan and Dillon Markiewicz.

From Seattle Times

One of the quarterbacks hurt was freshman JaCobian Morgan, who had two starts.

From Washington Times

One of the quarterbacks hurt was freshman JaCobian Morgan, who had two starts.

From Seattle Times