degenerate solution

[/dɪˈdʒɛnərət səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: degenerate solutions
solução degenerada
1. In mathematics and optimization, a solution to a problem that satisfies the constraints but has special or atypical properties, often with multiple optimal solutions or reduced dimensionality
The linear programming problem resulted in a degenerate solution where multiple corner points yielded the same optimal value.
O problema de programação linear resultou em uma solução degenerada onde múltiplos pontos de canto produziram o mesmo valor ótimo.
2. In differential equations, a solution that represents a limiting case or boundary condition rather than a generic solution
The degenerate solution of the differential equation occurred when the parameter approached zero.
A solução degenerada da equação diferencial ocorreu quando o parâmetro se aproximou de zero.
3. A solution that fails to be unique or exhibits redundancy in its representation
Due to symmetry in the system, we encountered a degenerate solution with infinite solutions.
Devido à simetria no sistema, encontramos uma solução degenerada com infinitas soluções.
This is primarily a technical term used in mathematics, operations research, and engineering fields. It is equally used in Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic contexts. The term has no colloquial equivalent and maintains its specialized meaning across all variants of Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
singular solutiontrivial solutionredundant solutionpathological solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-degenerate solutionregular solutiongeneric solutionunique solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução degenerada
Standard academic terminology used in mathematics and engineering
Portugal
solução degenerada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal academic usage
São Paulo
solução degenerada
Commonly used in technical and academic contexts

Related Words

degeneracyoptimizationlinear programmingconstraintsfeasible regionoptimal valuesimplex methodsingular matrix

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a degenerate case
exhibit degeneracy in the solution
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