English

Adjective

Hamiltonian ‎(not comparable)

1. (mathematics) Of, attributed to or inspired by William Rowan Hamilton.
2. (mathematics, graph theory, of a cycle/path) That visits each vertex exactly once.
3. (mathematics, graph theory, of a graph) Containing a Hamiltonian cycle.
4. (historical, chiefly US, of certain fiscal policies) Advocated by Alexander Hamilton.

Derived terms

Noun

Hamiltonian ‎(plural Hamiltonians)

1. (physics, quantum mechanics) The observable, denoted by H, that corresponds to the total energy of the system.
2. (historical, chiefly US) A member of the faction of the US government in the George Washington administration led by Alexander Hamilton.

Derived terms

• H

Translations

Etymology 2

From Hamilton ‎(“a place name”) +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Hamiltonian ‎(comparative more Hamiltonian, superlative most Hamiltonian)

1. Of or relating to any city named Hamilton.

Noun

Hamiltonian ‎(plural Hamiltonians)

1. A native or inhabitant of any city named Hamilton.

English

Adjective

hamiltonian

1. Alternative letter-case form of Hamiltonian