periodic function

American  

[peer-ee-od-ik, peer-] / ˈpɪər iˈɒd ɪk, ˌpɪər- /

noun

Mathematics.

1. a function of a real or complex variable that is periodic.

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periodic function British  

/ ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk /

noun

1. maths a function, such as sin x, whose value is repeated at constant intervals

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Example Sentences

Internally, Shor’s algorithm evaluates a periodic function on a superposition of all inputs within a wide range; applies a quantum Fourier transform to obtain an approximate superposition of periods of the function; and measures this superposition to find a random period.

From Nature

This periodic function has always been the object of superstition and taboo, and is such even among the civilized peoples of today.

From Project Gutenberg

The literature of opinion abounds in different notions, inconsistencies, and contradictory instances in the matter of the periodic function, and its alleged enormous influence on the intellectual and vocational life of women.

From Project Gutenberg

There is almost no literature of fact concerning the periodic function as related to the mental abilities of women.

From Project Gutenberg

Under this topic we may consider the periodic function, which characterizes girls and women, but which does not characterize boys and men.

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