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function

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    A function is a mathematical object that takes input and returns output based on a set of rules.

    - "f(x) = x^2 is a quadratic function."
    - "The sine function maps angles to their corresponding trigonometric values."
  • noun

    In computer programming, a function is a block of organized, reusable code that performs a specific task.

    - "The 'sqrt' function in Math.sqrt() returns the square root of a given number."
    - "The 'print' function in Python displays the given output to the console."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfʌŋkʃən/



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Antonyms

malfunction
Synonyms

affair , occasion , social function , social occasion , aim , intention , purpose , role , use , func , funct , procedure , routine , subprogram , subroutine , map , mapping , mathematical function , operator , transformation , occupation , office , part , role , go , operate , run , work , officiate , serve
Rhymes
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adjournment , damage , management
Variants
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function , functionless , functions , functioned , functioning , function key , function keys , function word , function words , Bessel function , Bessel functions , circular function , circular functions , composite function , composite functions , cumulative distribution function , cumulative distribution functions , density function , density functions , discriminant function , discriminant functions
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function (parameters) { code }, f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

Etymology
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The word 'function' comes from the Latin 'functio' meaning 'performance, doing' or 'process, method'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'function' in mathematics was by the Italian mathematician Bonaventura Cavalieri in 1595.

  2. The function 'f(x) = x^2' is also known as the square function.

  3. The number 'e' is a special number that is the base of the natural logarithm function and appears in many important mathematical equations.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mathematical Function: A mathematical function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs. It is defined by a formula, which describes the relationship between the inputs and outputs.

  2. Function Symbol: A function symbol is a mathematical symbol used to represent a function. It is often written with a name or a letter followed by parentheses, which indicate the input or argument.

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Functions have been used extensively in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer programming. They have been the subject of numerous mathematical theories, including calculus, topology, and algebra.

How to Memorize "function"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a machine that takes an input, processes it according to a set of rules, and returns an output. This is what a function does.
    - Visualize the graph of a function to understand its behavior.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'function' with the idea of a process or a mapping.
    - Think of functions as black boxes that take inputs and return outputs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Function = Find, Understand, Simplify, Transform, Evaluate' to remember the steps involved in working with functions.
    - Create a mental image of a function as a machine that takes an input, processes it, and returns an output.

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