(number theory) The smallest positive integer which is divisible by (equivalently, is an integer multiple of) each of a specified finite set of integers.

plural of least common multiple

(software, user interface, design) A principle that the design should match the user's experience, expectations, and mental models.

(software, object-oriented programming) Synonym of Law of Demeter

(figuratively) The easiest way to do something.

Synonym of path of least resistance

Synonym of principle of least astonishment

(physics) also known as the stationary action principle. In complex systems, the tendency for any movement or change to use the least action, and therefore amount of energy possible. This is true on a subatomic level, on the population level (evolution), and on a macro level. Not considered a law of physics because it is not true 100% of the time.

(computer science) The byte of a multibyte number with the least importance: that is, the byte stored last on a big-endian system or first on a little-endian system.

Hurt feelings are most quickly healed by not discussing (revisiting) the event giving rise to the hurt.