implicit function

American

[im-plis-it fuhngk-shuhn] / ɪmˈplɪs ɪt ˌfʌŋk ʃən /

noun

Mathematics.

a function having the dependent variable not explicitly expressed in terms of the independent variables, as x 2 + y 2 = 1.

Etymology

Origin of implicit function

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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An implicit function to credits successful flow is trust in those who have become the central repositories of that information.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2017

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