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piecewise-linear

piecewise-linear is the alternative spelling of piecewise linear.

Meaning of piecewise linear

Adjective

piecewise linear (not comparable)

  1. Equal to a sum of finitely many linear functions, each defined on a convex polytope: said of functions between vector spaces
  2. Having a defining atlas such that there is a piecewise linear homeomorphism between any pair of intersecting atlas charts: said of manifolds
    Synonyms:
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Questions about piecewise-linear

What is piecewise-linear the alternative spelling of?
Piecewise-linear is the alternative spelling of piecewise linear.

Words near piecewise-linear in the dictionary

  1. piecewise
  2. piecewise function
  3. piecewise linear
  4. piecewise smooth
  5. piecewise-defined
  6. piecewise-linear
  7. piecewisely
  8. piecewiseness
  9. piecework
  10. pieceworker
  11. pieceworkers

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