 ##  [Characteristic Curve](/characteristic-curve) 

  ##  [Characteristic Curve](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/characteristic-curve-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A curve in the domain of a partial differential equation along which a hyperbolic or first-order PDE reduces to an ordinary differential equation, and along which boundary or initial information propagates.