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tag: 0XK0G19SK8
kind: concept
name: Order of a differential equation
msc: [34A99]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_equation
    locator: Equation order and degree
---

## Summary

The order of a [[differential equation|003R0V5M7V]] is the highest order of a derivative of the unknown function in it.
See the [[definition|09M2RDB61G]].