convex function
real function with secant line between points above the graph itself
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convex function
Summary
convex function is a type of mathematical function[1]. It draws 1,762 Wikipedia views per month (type_of_mathematical_function category, ranking #8 of 38).[2]
Key Facts
- convex function's instance of is recorded as type of mathematical function[3].
- convex function is a type of quasiconvex function[4].
- convex function is a type of continuous function[5].
- convex function is part of concave and convex functions[6].
- convex function is the opposite of concave function[7].
- convex function's has characteristic is recorded as Jensen's inequality[8].
- convex function's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[9].
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Definition and Type
convex function's instance of is recorded as type of mathematical function[3]. Recorded subclass of include quasiconvex function[4] and continuous function[5]. It is the opposite of concave function[7].
Use and Application
convex function is part of concave and convex functions[6].
Why It Matters
convex function draws 1,762 Wikipedia views per month (type_of_mathematical_function category, ranking #8 of 38).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]