additive function

noun

A unary function that preserves the addition operation; a unary function f such that for any x and y: f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y).

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Meanings

nounadditive function (plural additive functions)

plural additive functions

  1. mathematicsA unary function that preserves the addition operation; a unary function f such that for any x and y: f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y).

Translations

Finnish additiivinen funktio
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German additive Funktion
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APA

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Chicago

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