Composite

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɒz.ɪt/ Explain

A mathematical object is composite if it is made from more than one part. For example, a composite number is a number that has factors other than 1 and itself. A composite function is a function that is made up of one or more nested functions.

References

  1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, composite. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 40. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

More Information

  • McAdams, David E.. Composite Function. allmathwords.org. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. 6/27/2018. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/compositefunction.html.

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Composite. 3/28/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/composite.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (McAdams, David E.)
1/26/2010: Moved definition of Composite Function to separate article. (McAdams, David E.)
1/4/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
11/29/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)

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