Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically a mathematician, who has made significant contributions to a particular field, especially mathematics.

“The mathematician was hailed as a Legendre for his groundbreaking work in number theory.”

2. proper noun

A reference to Adrien-Marie Legendre, a French mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory, algebra, and statistics.

“The research paper was inspired by the work of Adrien-Marie Legendre on elliptic curves.”

3. adjective

Related to or characteristic of Adrien-Marie Legendre or his work.

“The mathematician’s Legendre-inspired approach to solving the equation was innovative and insightful.”