Leibnitz (en. Leibnitz)

leib-nits

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Friedrich Gottlieb Leibniz, a notable philosopher and mathematician.
Leibnitz developed calculus independently of Newton.
Leibnitz desarrolló el cálculo de manera independiente de Newton.
One of the main figures in the history of philosophy.
Leibnitz's ideas on monadology are fundamental to his philosophy.
Las ideas de Leibnitz sobre la monadología son fundamentales en su filosofía.
His mathematical work includes the development of calculus notation.
Leibnitz introduced the notation dx in calculus.
Leibnitz introdujo la notación dx en el cálculo.

Etymology

The term 'leibnitz' comes from the surname of the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Principle of Sufficient Reason
It is a philosophical principle proposed by Leibnitz that states that nothing happens without a reason.
Principio de razón suficiente
Monadology
Philosophical work of Leibnitz that deals with the nature of reality.
Monadología
Infinitesimal Calculus
Mathematical method developed by Leibnitz to deal with infinitesimal quantities.
Cálculo infinitesimal

Related Words

calculus
Branch of mathematics that studies changes and rates.
cálculo
philosophy
Study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
filosofía
duchy
Unit of government in some countries that may be related to the history of Leibnitz.
ducado

Slang Meanings

Nothing related
That topic has nothing to do with Leibnitz.
Ese tema no tiene nada que ver con Leibnitz.
Extreme complexity
This is as complicated as Leibnitz's theories.
Esto es tan complicado como las teorías de Leibnitz.