"decreasing function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decreasing functions [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) Any function of a real variable whose value decreases (or is constant) as the variable increases. Categories (topical): Functions, Mathematics Derived forms: strictly decreasing function Translations (mathemetical function): avtagande funktion [common-gender] (Swedish)

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