polynomial function

ˌpɒliˈnoʊmiəl ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of polynomial function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

algebra mapping

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mathematical function defined by a polynomial expression

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The graph of a polynomial function is a smooth curve.

algebraic function

polynomial equation

equation form

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mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables

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The graph of a polynomial function displays curves and intercepts.

polynomial equation

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Expressions with polynomial

characteristic polynomial

polynomial equation derived from a square matrix

The characteristic polynomial of the matrix determines its eigenvalues.

degree of a polynomial

highest power of the variable in a polynomial

The degree of a polynomial x^3 + 2x^2 is 3.

polynomial equation

algebraic equation involving polynomial expressions

The quadratic formula solves polynomial equations of degree two.

quartic polynomial

polynomial with the highest degree of four

The equation x^4 + 2x^3 - x + 5 is a quartic polynomial.

quadratic polynomial

polynomial with a degree of two

The equation x^2 + 3x + 2 is a quadratic polynomial.

biquadratic polynomial

polynomial with the highest degree of four

The equation x^4 + 2x^2 + 1 is a biquadratic polynomial.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage.

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Examples of polynomial function in a sentence

Students learn about polynomial functions in algebra class.

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French:fonction polynomiale, ...
German:Polynomfunktion, polynomische Funktion, ...
Italian:funzione polinomiale, ...
Spanish:función polinómica, función polinomial, ...
Portuguese:função polinomial, ...
Chinese:多项式函数, 多项式方程, ...
Japanese:多項式関数, ...
Arabic:دالَّة كَثِير الحُدُود, دالَّة كَثِيرَة الحُدُود, ...
Hebrew:פֻּנְקְצִיָּה פּוֹלִינוֹמִית, פּוּנְקְצְיָה פּוֹלִינוֹמִית, ...
Russian:полиномиальная функция, ...
Ukrainian:поліноміальна функція, ...
Hindi:बहुपद फलन, बहुपदीय फ़ंक्शन, ...
Bengali:বহুপদী ফাংশন, পলিনোমিয়াল ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció polinòmica, ...
Czech:polynomická funkce, ...
Danish:polynomisk funktion, polynomfunktion, ...
Dutch:polynoomfunctie, polynomiale functie, ...
Greek:πολυωνυμική συνάρτηση, πολυωνυμική έκφραση, ...
Hungarian:polinomfüggvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍ពហុធា, ...
Korean:다항 함수, ...
Persian:تابع چندجمله‌ای, تابع چندمقداری, ...
Polish:funkcja wielomianowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):função polinomial, ...
Romanian:funcție polinomială, funcție de tip polinom, ...
Swedish:polynomfunktion, polynomisk funktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันพหุนาม, ...
Turkish:polinom fonksiyon, polinom fonksiyonu, ...
Vietnamese:hàm số đa thức, ...

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