Function definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary FUNC'TION, n. [L. functio ... executing or performing of any thing; discharge; performance; as the function of a calling or office. More generally, 2. Office or ... mind opens, and its functions spread. 6. In mathematics, the function of a variable quantity, is any algebraic expression into which ... each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) [syn: function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping] 2: what ...
Discontinuous function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discontinuous Dis`con*tin"u ... Exhibiting a dissolution of continuity; gaping. ``Discontinuous wound.'' --Milton. Discontinuous function (Math.), a function which for certain values or between certain values of the ... consist of an abrupt change in the value of the function, or an abrupt change in its law of variation, or the function may become imaginary. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, ...
circular function definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length ... sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle [syn: trigonometric function, circular function] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1884 trigonometric function Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, ...
Trigonometrical function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Trigonometric Trig`o*no*met ... curve one of whose co["o]rdinates is a trigonometric function of the other. Trigonometrical function. See under Function. Trigonometrical lines, lines which are employed in solving the different ... belong. Trigonometrical survey. See under Survey. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate ...
Implicit function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle ...
Arbitrary function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Arbitrary Ar"bi*tra*ry ... as, an arbitrary prince or government. --Dryden. Arbitrary constant, Arbitrary function (Math.), a quantity of function that is introduced into the solution of a problem, and ... value can be assigned at pleasure. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of ...
Explicit function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Explicit Ex*plic"it, a ... as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement. Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function. Syn: Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous. Usage: Explicit, Express ... leaves nothing ambiguous.'' --C. J. Smith. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of ...
One-valued function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle ...
Carnot's function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle ...
Algebraic function definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle ...
... read on?" 3: in a state required for something to function or be effective; "turn the lights on"; "get a load ... on Date: before 12th century 1. a. — used as a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by ... book is lying on the table > b. — used as a function word to indicate position in or in contact with an ... my finger > < paint on the wall > c. — used as a function word to indicate position in close proximity with < a village ... the sea > < stay on your opponent > d. — used as a function word to indicate the location of something < on the left ... the house > < on the farm > 2. a. — used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support < ...
inverse function definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are ... g(y)=x Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1816 a function that is derived from a given function by interchanging the two variables < y = ?x is the inverse function of y = x3 > — compare logarithmic function Britannica Concise Mathematical ...
Circular functions definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to ...
trigonometric function definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length ... sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle [syn: trigonometric function, circular function] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1909 1. a function (as the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, or cosecant) of ... of sides of a right-angled triangle — called also circular function 2. the inverse (as the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent) ...
... expression to find the expression itself. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Function Func"tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute ... performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. ``In the function of his public calling.'' --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action ... or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of ... in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to ...