boundary term
"Boundary terms" are essential in various fields to account for conditions or distinctions at the limits or edges of a domain or group.
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Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A term added to an equation to represent conditions at the boundary of the domain.
Example
- In solving partial differential equations, a boundary term is often included to account for the conditions at the edge of the region.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A term in an integral that arises from evaluating a function at the boundary of the region of interest.
Example
- In variational calculus, boundary terms are crucial for ensuring the well-defined nature of the variational principle.
C1Sociology
(academic)A phrase used to distinguish or separate one group or individual from another.
Example
- Using 'outsider' as a boundary term can reinforce social divisions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boundary term":
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