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forcing function

forcing function noun: a function in a system of differential equations that is only a function of time, unaffected by the other variables; or, more generally, any non-homogeneous source function in any variable.

Noun

forcing function (plural forcing functions)

  1. A function in a system of differential equations that is only a function of time, unaffected by the other variables; or, more generally, any non-homogeneous source function in any variable.
  2. An aspect of interface design that restricts a user's abilities in order to streamline completion of a task.
  3. (broadly) Any task, activity or event that forces one to take action and produce a result; impetus, impulse.

Forms of forcing function

pluralforcing functions

Questions about forcing function

What does forcing function mean?
Forcing function means a function in a system of differential equations that is only a function of time, unaffected by the other variables; or, more generally, any non-homogeneous source function in any variable.
What part of speech is forcing function?
Forcing function is a noun.
What is the plural of forcing function?
The plural of forcing function is forcing functions.

Words near forcing function in the dictionary

  1. forcibly
  2. Forcier
  3. Forciers
  4. forcing
  5. forcing down someone's throat
  6. forcing function
  7. forcing functions
  8. forcing house
  9. forcing houses
  10. forcing one's way
  11. forcing out

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