single-termfunction

noun

UK /ˈsɪŋɡəl tɜːm ˈfʌŋkʃən/

US /ˈsɪŋɡəl tɜrm ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A math rule that uses just one piece to make an answer.

The teacher wrote a single-termfunction on the board, like f(x) = 3x.

SYNONYMS

monomial function one-term function simple function single-expression function

RELATED WORDS

polynomial coefficient variable expression algebra

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A function written with only one algebraic term, such as 5x².

In algebra class, we graphed the single-termfunction y = 2x.

3. A computer routine that takes exactly one input value.

The programmer wrote a single-termfunction to double any number.

4. A rule in logic that depends on just one factor.

The switch acted as a single-termfunction of the light level.