Holonomic (introduced by Heinrich Hertz in 1894 from the Greek ὅλος meaning whole, entire and νόμ-ος meaning law) may refer to: Mathematics Holonomic basis, a set of basis vector fields {ek} such that some coordinate system {xk} exists for which Holonomic constraints, which are expressible as a function of the coordinates and time Holonomic module in the theory of D-modules Holonomic function, a smooth function that is a solution of a linear homogeneous differential equation with polynomial coefficients Other uses Holonomic brain theory, model of cognitive function as being guided by a matrix of neurological wave interference patterns See also Holonomy in differential geometry Holon (disambiguation) Nonholonomic system, in physics, a system whose state depends on the path taken in order to achieve it References