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Elementary function

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algebraic functionnoun(algebraic geometry) Informally, any function expressible using (only) the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and raising to a rational power; more precisely, any continuous function definable as the root of some polynomial equation.
composite functionnoun(mathematics) A function of one or more independent variables, at least one of which is itself a function of one or more other independent variables; a function of function(s).
linear functionnoun(mathematics) Any function whose graph is a straight line: f(x)=ax+b
natural functionnoun(mathematics) An ordinary trigonometric function
special functionnounAny of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.
integral functionnoun(mathematics) An entire function
functionalUseful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
mathematical function program
elementary algebranoun(mathematics, education) An informally defined area of algebra considered suitable to be taught to secondary school students.
arithmetic functionnoun(mathematical analysis) Any function that is defined for all positive integers, and has values that are either real or complex.
recursive functionnoun(computing) Any function that uses recursion and can call itself until a certain condition is met.
explicit functionnoun(mathematics) Any function whose value may be directly calculated from the independent variable.
compositenounA mixture of different components.
total functionnoun(mathematics) A function.
algebranoun(uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
rational functionnoun(mathematics, complex analysis, algebraic geometry) Any function expressible as the quotient of two (coprime) polynomials (and which thus has poles at a finite, discrete set of points which are the roots of the denominator).
forcing functionnoun(graphical user interface) An aspect of interface design that restricts a user's abilities in order to streamline completion of a task.
exponential functionnoun(mathematics) Any function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent; they are the inverse functions of logarithms
boolean functionnoun(algebra, logic, computing) Any function based on the operations AND, OR and NOT, and whose elements are from the domain of Boolean algebra
simple functionnoun(mathematical analysis) Any complex-valued measurable function whose range is finite.

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