special function

noun

Any of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.

Meanings

nounspecial function (plural special functions)

plural special functions

  1. Any of various specific mathematical functions that have more or less established names and notations due to their importance.

Translations

Finnish erikoisfunktio
  • erikoisfunktioTranslations
German spezielle Funktion
  • spezielle FunktionTranslations
Polish funkcja specjalna
  • funkcja specjalnaTranslations
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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