Brachistochronic

/ˌbræk.ɪ.stoʊˈkrɑn.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing the brachistochrone curve or problems involving the fastest path between points.

Etymology

From brachistochrone plus -ic (adjectival suffix). This term modifies nouns to indicate connection with brachistochrone mathematics and physics.

Kelly Says

The brachistochronic problem was so important to mathematics that it helped launch the development of calculus of variations—essentially creating new math tools just to solve this one elegant puzzle about the fastest slide.

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