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special function

special function noun: any of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.

Noun

special function (plural special functions)

  1. Any of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.

Forms of special function

pluralspecial functions

Questions about special function

What does special function mean?
Special function means any of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.
What part of speech is special function?
Special function is a noun.
What is the plural of special function?
The plural of special function is special functions.

Words near special function in the dictionary

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