particular solution

noun

, Mathematics.

1. a solution of a differential equation containing no arbitrary constants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of particular solution¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

And what induced them to come up with this particular solution to the problem of death—the concern of all religions?

From Scientific American

Sadhguru has intentionally avoided endorsing any particular solution for restoring soil health, saying it should be left up to farmers to decide.

From Salon

James McBride’s book arrived at a very particular solution for how to tell a story about slavery.

From New York Times

However, reagents and platforms can be expensive, and Abbott has warned that using a particular solution to dilute patients’ samples can stop its device from detecting the virus.

From Nature

Confusing this dynamic is the fact that everyone with a stake in the investigation has a particular solution in mind, and none of those solutions fits all of the crimes.

From Slate