Rolle's theorem

noun

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ˈrōlz-
: a theorem in mathematics: if a curve is continuous, crosses the x-axis at two points, and has a tangent at every point between the two intercepts, its tangent is parallel to the x-axis at some point between the intercepts

Word History

Etymology

Michel Rolle †1719 French mathematician

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rolle's theorem was in 1858

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“Rolle's theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rolle%27s%20theorem. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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