Odd Function

Pronunciation: /ɒd ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ Explain

An odd function is a function where f(-x) = -f(x) is always true. An odd function is symmetrical with respect to the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system.

Click on the point on the blue slider and drag it to see different odd functions. Click on the blue point on the graph to change the figure. Manipulative 1 - Odd Function Created with GeoGebra.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, odd function. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 129. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Odd Function. 4/27/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/o/oddfunction.html.

Image Credits

• All images and manipulatives are by David McAdams unless otherwise stated. All images by David McAdams are Copyright © Life is a Story Problem LLC and are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Revision History

4/27/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
3/25/2019: Clarified language. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
9/5/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new Geogebra protocol, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
7/18/2018: Changed title to common format. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)