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gradient concept — noun or gradient theory : a theory in embryology: embryonic differentiation is the result of gradation in the potentialities for development of various parts of the embryo of such nature that successful differentiation of a part inhibits the… … Useful english dictionary
Gradient well-formedness — is a problem that arises in the analysis of linguistic data, in which a linguistic entity is neither completely grammatical nor completely ungrammatical. A native speaker may judge a word, phrase or pronunciation as not quite right or almost… … Wikipedia
Gradient descent — For the analytical method called steepest descent see Method of steepest descent. Gradient descent is an optimization algorithm. To find a local minimum of a function using gradient descent, one takes steps proportional to the negative of the… … Wikipedia
Theory of cognitive development — The Theory of Cognitive Development (one of the most historically influential theories) was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Philosopher (1896–1980). His genetic epistemological theory provided many central concepts in the field of developmental … Wikipedia
theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… … Medical dictionary
Infinitesimal strain theory — The infinitesimal strain theory, sometimes called small deformation theory, small displacement theory, or small displacement gradient theory, deals with infinitesimal deformations of a continuum body. For an infinitesimal deformation the… … Wikipedia
Finite strain theory — Continuum mechanics … Wikipedia
Density functional theory — Electronic structure methods Tight binding Nearly free electron model Hartree–Fock method Modern valence bond Generalized valence bond Møller–Plesset perturbation theory … Wikipedia
Discrete Morse theory — is a combinatorial adaptation of Morse theory defined on finite CW complexes. Contents 1 Notation regarding CW complexes 2 Discrete Morse functions 3 The Morse complex … Wikipedia
location theory — ▪ economics and geography in economics and geography, theory concerned with the geographic location of economic activity; it has become an integral part of economic geography, regional science, and spatial economics. Location theory… … Universalium
