degree of freedom
Noun

degree of freedom

  1. (physics) Any of the coordinates, a minimum number of which are needed to specify the motion of a mechanical system.
  2. (physics) Any of the independent variables required to specify the thermodynamic state of a system containing components and phases.
  3. (mathematics) Any unrestricted variable in a frequency distribution.
Synonyms Translations Translations
  • Italian: grado di libertà
  • Russian: сте́пень свобо́ды
Translations
  • Italian: grado di libertà
  • Russian: сте́пень свобо́ды



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