inverse functions

A form of inverse function — For a given function f, another function, denoted f⁻¹, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f:X→Y, a function g:Y→X such that, ∀x∈X,f(x)=y⟹g(y)=x.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of inverse function
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