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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)

  1. 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

Forms of inverse function

pluralinverse functions

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

  1. inverse condemnations
  2. inverse cosine
  3. inverse cosines
  4. inverse Fourier transform
  5. inverse Fourier transforms
  6. inverse function
  7. inverse functions
  8. inverse hyperbolic function
  9. inverse hyperbolic functions
  10. inverse image
  11. inverse images

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