logistic function

noun

A function, the result of the division of two exponential functions, that gives rise to the logistic curve.

OriginFrench fonction logistique →
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Meanings

nounlogistic function (plural logistic functions)

plural logistic functions

  1. mathematicsA function, the result of the division of two exponential functions, that gives rise to the logistic curve.

Origin

  1. Frenchfonction logistique
  2. Englishlogistic function

Calque of French fonction logistique; see discussion at logistic.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 邏輯函數 /逻辑函数
  • 邏輯函數 /逻辑函数 (luójí hánshù)mathematics: specific function
Dutch logistische functie
  • logistische functiemathematics: specific function
French fonction logistique
  • fonction logistiquemathematics: specific function
Spanish función logística
  • función logísticamathematics: specific function
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Chicago

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