jacobic

/ˈdʒæsɪbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to Jacobi, a variant of the name Jacob, or of the mathematician Carl Gustav Jacobi, or a type of Jacobi elliptic function in mathematics.

“The mathematician’s work involved Jacobic elliptic functions.”

2. noun

a person bearing the name Jacobi, especially one of the mathematician’s family.

“The Jacobic family was known for their contributions to mathematics.”

Synonyms

  • jacobi
  • jacobian

Antonyms

  • non-jacobian