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Lambert W function

Lambert W function noun: a multivalued function, namely the branches of the converse relation of the function f(w) = weʷ, where w is any complex number and eʷ is the exponential function.

Noun

Lambert W function (plural Lambert W functions)

  1. A multivalued function, namely the branches of the converse relation of the function f(w) = weʷ, where w is any complex number and eʷ is the exponential function.

Forms of Lambert W function

pluralLambert W functions

Origin of Lambert W function

Named after Johann Lambert, who considered a related problem in 1758.

Questions about Lambert W function

What does Lambert W function mean?
Lambert W function means a multivalued function, namely the branches of the converse relation of the function f(w) = weʷ, where w is any complex number and eʷ is the exponential function.
What part of speech is Lambert W function?
Lambert W function is a noun.
What is the plural of Lambert W function?
The plural of Lambert W function is Lambert W functions.

Words near Lambert W function in the dictionary

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