Leibnitz (en. Leibnitz)
/leibˈnɪts/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a famous philosopher and mathematician.
Leibniz developed calculus.
Leibniz a développé le calcul infinitésimal.
A school of thought influenced by Leibniz's ideas.
Leibnizian philosophers advocate for the idea of the monad.
Les philosophes leibniziens défendent l'idée de la monade.
Etymology
Derived from the surname of the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the Leibniz monad
Fundamental concept in Leibniz's philosophy.
la monade leibnizienne
Leibnizian calculus
Calculation methods developed by Leibniz.
calcul leibnizien
Related Words
monad
Fundamental unit of reality according to Leibniz.
monade
infinitesimal
Infinitely small particle used in calculus.
infinitésimal
philosophy
Study of fundamental questions regarding existence and knowledge.
philosophie
Slang Meanings
Expression used to describe complex reasoning.
This math problem is pure Leibniz.
Ce problème mathématique est du pur leibnitz.
Refers to a sharp philosophical discussion.
They engaged in a real Leibniz debate.
Ils se sont engagés dans un vrai débat leibnitz.