rationalfunctionspace
nounUK /ˈræʃənəl ˈfʌŋkʃən speɪs/
US /ˈræʃənəl ˈfʌŋkʃən speɪs/
A math space made of fractions of polynomials.
The teacher explained that a rational function space is built from fractions of polynomial functions.
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2. In algebraic geometry, the field of rational functions on an algebraic variety.
The function field of the curve was studied as a rational function space.
3. A set of rational functions closed under addition and multiplication.
Students proved the set formed a rational function space under the usual operations.
4. The collection of all ratios of polynomials over a given domain.
Over the integers, the rational function space includes ratios like (x+1)/(x-2).