piecewise

Meanings

• Noun, Verb (transitive)

  A method or process of dealing with something by breaking it into smaller parts or sections.

  - "The problem was too large to be solved at once, so it was broken down into smaller pieces and solved piecewise."
  - "The engineers designed the system to be built piecewise, allowing for easier construction and testing."

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Rhymes

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nicewise , micewise , prizewise

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Variants

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piecewise

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'piece' meaning 'a piece, part' and the suffix 'wise' meaning 'having knowledge or skill'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piecewise' was first used in mathematics in the late 19th century.

2. The concept of 'piecewise' functions has applications in various fields, including physics, engineering, economics, and computer science.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calculus: A branch of mathematics dealing with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities. 'Piecewise' functions are an essential tool in calculus.

2. Function: A relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs. 'Piecewise' functions are a type of function that can be defined by different rules in different intervals.

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Culture

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In mathematics, 'piecewise' functions are used to define functions that behave differently in different intervals. This concept is essential in calculus and has applications in physics and engineering.

How to Memorize "piecewise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle being put together piecewise. Visualize how each piece fits into the larger picture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piecewise' with the concept of breaking things down into smaller parts. Remember that it's a method or process of dealing with something in smaller parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'piecewise' and the concept of breaking things down. For example, 'Piece-wise' stands for 'Parts In Each Component Effectively Solved Wisely'.

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