Lagrange

[ luh-greynj; French la-grahnzh ]

noun

1. Jo·seph Louis [zhaw-, zef, lwee], Comte, 1736–1813, French mathematician and astronomer.

Lagrange

/ ləˈɡreɪndʒɪən; laɡrɑ̃ʒ /

noun

1. LagrangeJoseph Louis17361813MFrenchSCIENCE: mathematicianSCIENCE: astronomer Comte Joseph Louis (ʒozɛf lwi). 1736–1813, French mathematician and astronomer, noted particularly for his work on harmonics, mechanics, and the calculus of variations

Lagrange

/ lə-grānj′,lə-gränj′ /

1. Italian-born French mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to algebra and calculus. His work on celestial mechanics extended scientific understanding of planetary and lunar motion. In 1772 he discovered the points in space that are now named for him.

Derived Forms

• Lagrangian, adjective

Example Sentences

It would need to be located at the Lagrange 1 Point in space, nearly 1 million miles from Earth — a location where the gravitational pull of the sun and Earth would essentially pin the object in place.

From Los Angeles Times

Donnie LaGrange, a CFP in Dallas, estimates that a couple should expect to spend at least $15,000 a year on a health insurance policy that covers both of them before age 65.

From Seattle Times

The company previously announced in 2021 it was moving its headquarters to LaGrange, Georgia, and would open a factory and research operation there.

From Seattle Times

“Any event that he has is loaded to the hilt,” said Dave LaGrange, who owns a financial services business in Winterset, southwest of Des Moines, and plans to caucus for Trump.

From Seattle Times

“I personally view Trump kind of in some respects as an incumbent like-type of candidate,” said LaGrange, who will serve as a precinct caucus captain and doesn’t mind Trump’s absence.

From Seattle Times