composite function

noun

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).

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Meanings

nouncomposite function (plural composite functions)

plural composite functions

  1. mathematicsA 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).

Translations

Danish sammensat funktion
  • sammensat funktionfunction of one or more independent variables
Finnish yhdistelmäfunktio
  • yhdistelmäfunktiofunction of one or more independent variables
Spanish función compuesta
  • función compuestafunction of one or more independent variables
Swedish sammansatt funktion
  • sammansatt funktionfunction of one or more independent variables
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APA

composite function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/composite%20function

MLA

“composite function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/composite%20function. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “composite function,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/composite%20function.

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