 ##  [Method of Lines](/method-lines) 

  ##  [Method of Lines](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/method-lines-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A semi‑discretization procedure that discretizes all independent variables except one—commonly space is discretized while time remains continuous—yielding a system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) in the remaining variable to be integrated with ODE solvers.