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inverse function Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: IH0 N V ER1 S F AH1 NG K SH AH0 N

What Does Inverse Function Mean?

As a noun, inverse function means For a given function f, another function, denoted f, that reverses the mapping action of f; given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X, f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.

Quick Facts About Inverse Function

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsanti-function
Pluralinverse functions

Inverse Function Definition (Noun)

  1. For a given function f, another function, denoted f, that reverses the mapping action of f; 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.

Synonyms of Inverse Function

anti-function
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Antonyms of Inverse Function

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Inverse Function in a Sentence

Halving is the inverse function of doubling.

If an inverse function exists for a given function, then it is unique.

The inverse function of an inverse function is the original function.

Word Forms & Grammar

inverse function (plural inverse functions)

Common Questions About Inverse Function

What part of speech is inverse function?

Inverse function is a noun.

What is another word for inverse function?

Close synonyms of inverse function are anti-function. See the full list of inverse function synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of inverse function?

The plural of inverse function is inverse functions.

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