"bifunction" meaning in English

See bifunction in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: bifunctions [plural]
Etymology: From bi- + function. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bi|function}} bi- + function Head templates: {{en-noun}} bifunction (plural bifunctions)
  1. (mathematics) A function of a pair of values Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-bifunction-en-noun-ijECSlGI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bi-, Pages with 1 entry Topics: mathematics, sciences

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