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piecewise

/piːsˈwaɪz/ adjective · British & US

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What does piecewise mean?

adjective

Divided into separate parts or sections; composed of distinct parts.

Example

"The function was defined piecewise, with different formulas for different intervals."

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Words that share this root

piece piecewise piecewise function piecewise linear

What's another word for piecewise?

separate distinct disjoint segmented fractional divided

What's the opposite of piecewise?

continuous unbroken integral

Rhymes with piecewise

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