inverse function
inverse function noun: for a given function f, another function, denoted f⁻¹, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X,f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.
Noun
inverse function (plural inverse functions)
- For a given function f, another function, denoted f⁻¹, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X,f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.
- Halving is the inverse function of doubling.
- If an inverse function exists for a given function, then it is unique.
- Synonyms:
- anti-function
inverse function meaning in Tamil and Tagalog
inverse function in Tamil
- நேர்மாறுசார்பு, நோமாற்றுச் சார்பு
inverse function in Tagalog
- function that reverses the mapping action of a given function
- baligtad na kabisa
Examples of inverse function in a sentence
- The inverse function of an inverse function is the original function.
- In the context of linearization, we recall the reflective property of inverse functions; the ƒ curve contains the point (a,b) if and only if the ƒ⁻¹ curve contains the point (b,a).1995, Nicholas M. Karayanakis, Advanced System Modelling and Simulation with Block Diagram Languages, CRC Press, page 217:
- In words, this formula says that the derivative of a function, f, with respect to x, is the reciprocal of the derivative of its inverse function with respect to f.2014, Mark Ryan, Calculus For Dummies, Wiley, 2nd Edition, page 147, If f and g are inverse functions, then f'(x)=1/(g'(f(x)))
Synonyms of inverse function
- anti-function
Forms of inverse function
| plural | inverse functions |
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Questions about inverse function
- What does inverse function mean?
- Inverse function means for a given function f, another function, denoted f⁻¹, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X,f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.
- What is inverse function in Tamil?
- Inverse function in Tamil is நேர்மாறுசார்பு, நோமாற்றுச் சார்பு. See Inverse function meaning in Tamil.
- How do you use inverse function in a sentence?
- The inverse function of an inverse function is the original function.
- What part of speech is inverse function?
- Inverse function is a noun.
- What is the plural of inverse function?
- The plural of inverse function is inverse functions.
Words near inverse function in the dictionary
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