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Definition of Fluxion

1. Noun. A flow or discharge.

Definition of Fluxion

1. n. The act of flowing.

Definition of Fluxion

1. Noun. (obsolete mathematics) The derivative of a function ¹

2. Noun. (rare) or (archaic) The action of flowing ¹

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Definition of Fluxion

1. the act of flowing [n -S]

Medical Definition of Fluxion

1. The act of flowing. 2. The matter that flows. 3. Fusion; the running of metals into a fluid state. 4. An unnatural or excessive flow of blood or fluid toward any organ; a determination. 5. A constantly varying indication. "Less to be counted than the fluxions of sun dials." (De Quincey) 6. The infinitely small increase or decrease of a variable or flowing quantity in a certain infinitely small and constant period of time; the rate of variation of a fluent; an incerement; a differential. Pl. A method of analysis developed by Newton, and based on the conception of all magnitudes as generated by motion, and involving in their changes the notion of velocity or rate of change. Its results are the same as those of the differential and integral calculus, from which it differs little except in notation and logical method. Origin: Cf. F. Fluxion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fluxion

Literary usage of Fluxion

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on Fluxions by Colin MacLaurin (1801)
"X. The second fluxion is determined from the first fluxion) and the fluxion of any order from that of the preceding order, by the same rules. ..."

2. A Course of Mathematics: For the Use of Academies as Well as Private Tuition by Charles Hutton, Robert Adrain (1831)
"The fluxion of thn hyp. log. of ax is 43. The fluxion of the hyp. log. ... The fluxion of c* is 52. The fluxion of 10 is 53. The fluxion of (a + c)1 is 54. ..."

3. Encyclopædia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and by Colin MacFarquhar, George Gleig (1797)
"The fluxion of the parallelogram BHGF is the two parallelograms KG and Gf ; for though the parameter receives an increment of the gnomon KG/", ..."

4. A Course of Mathematics: For the Use of Academies as Well as Private Tuition by Charles Hutton, Robert Adrain (1831)
"The fluxion of the hyp. log. of ax is 43. The fluxion of the hyp. log. ... The fluxion of c" is 52. The fluxion of 10* is 53. The fluxion of (a + cf is 54. ..."

5. The Principles of Fluxions: Designed for the Use of Students in the University by Samuel Vince (1812)
"But if we suppose x not to increase uniformly, then 2xx will have both x and x Variable; hence, by Art. 15. the fluxion of 2xx will be 2xx 4. ..."

6. A Course of Mathematics: In Three Volumes : Composed for the Use of the by Charles Hutton (1811)
"The fluxion of 2<w* is 8. The fluxion of 2.r3 is 9. The fluxion of 3x*y is 10. ... The fluxion of tyx or xn is m -, 14. The fluxion of fyxm or f" is 1.5. ..."

7. Sir Isaac Newton's Two Treatises: Of the Quadrature of Curves, and Analysis by Isaac Newton, John Stewart (1745)
"If a variable or flowing Quantity flow uniformly, fo as to acquire equal Increments in equal Times, then it is evident it's fluxion or Celerity of flowing ..."

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