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Any function that is not formulated in a way that the value may be directly calculated from the independent variableSee Also: explicit function
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Implicit function — Function Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Implicit function — Implicit Im*plic it, a. [L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See {Implicate}.] 1. Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [Obs.] Milton. [1913 Webster] In his woolly fleece I cling… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
implicit function — n. the mathematical rule or function which permits computation of one variable directly from another when an equation relating both variables is given (Ex.: y is an implicit function of x in the equation x + y3 + 2x2y + xy = 0): see EXPLICIT… … Universalium
implicit function — n. the mathematical rule or function which permits computation of one variable directly from another when an equation relating both variables is given (Ex.: y is an implicit function of x in the equation x + y3 + 2x2y + xy = 0): see EXPLICIT… … English World dictionary
Implicit function — In mathematics, an implicit function is a generalization for the concept of a function in which the dependent variable has not been given explicitly in terms of the independent variable. To give a function f explicitly is to provide a… … Wikipedia
implicit function — neišreikštinė funkcija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. implicit function vok. implizite Funktion, f; unentwickelte Funktion, f rus. неявная функция, f pranc. fonction implicite, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Implicit function theorem — In the branch of mathematics called multivariable calculus, the implicit function theorem is a tool which allows relations to be converted to functions. It does this by representing the relation as the graph of a function. There may not be a… … Wikipedia
implicit function — noun : a mathematical function defined by means of a relation that is not solved for the function in terms of the independent variable or variables opposed to explicit function … Useful english dictionary
implicit function theorem — Math. a theorem that gives conditions under which a function written in implicit form can be written in explicit form. * * * … Universalium
implicit function theorem — Math. a theorem that gives conditions under which a function written in implicit form can be written in explicit form … Useful english dictionary
