well-behaved function
nounUK /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd ˈfʌŋkʃən/
A well-behaved function is a math rule that is smooth and does not jump or break.
The teacher said the graph of a well-behaved function looks like a smooth, unbroken line.
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2. A function that is continuous and has derivatives wherever needed.
In calculus class, we only use well-behaved functions so the derivative always exists.
3. A function that does not blow up or oscillate wildly.
The engineer chose a well-behaved function to model the gentle curve of the bridge.
4. A function that satisfies all the conditions of a theorem.
The proof works because the well-behaved function meets every condition of the theorem.