odd function

noun

Any function whose value changes sign if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(-x) = -f(x)

Meanings

nounodd function (plural odd functions)

plural odd functions

  1. mathematicsAny function whose value changes sign if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(-x) = -f(x)

Translations

Danish ulige funktion
  • ulige funktionTranslations
Dutch oneven functie
  • oneven functieTranslations
Finnish pariton funktio
  • pariton funktioTranslations
French fonction impaire
  • fonction impaireTranslations
German ungerade Funktion
  • ungerade FunktionTranslations
Icelandic oddstætt fall
  • oddstætt fallTranslations
Polish funkcja nieparzysta
  • funkcja nieparzystaTranslations
Russian нечётная фу́нкция
  • нечётная фу́нкция (nečótnaja fúnkcija)Translations
Spanish función impar
  • función imparTranslations
Swedish udda funktion
  • udda funktionTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

odd function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20function

MLA

“odd function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20function. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “odd function,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20function.

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