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ordinary solution

[/ˈɔːrdəneri səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: ordinary solutions
solução ordinária
1. In mathematics and differential equations, a solution to a differential equation that satisfies the equation at all points in its domain
The ordinary solution to the differential equation dy/dx = 2x is y = x² + C.
A solução ordinária da equação diferencial dy/dx = 2x é y = x² + C.
2. A conventional or standard solution to a problem, as opposed to a singular or special solution
The ordinary solution to this equation differs from the singular solution at certain points.
A solução ordinária desta equação difere da solução singular em certos pontos.
Synonyms
general solutionregular solutionstandard solutionconventional solution
Antonyms
singular solutionspecial solutionparticular solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução ordinária
Standard usage in mathematics and physics contexts
Portugal
solução ordinária
Standard usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing out of the ordinary
ordinary course of events
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