Discontinuous function — Function Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discontinuous — Dis con*tin u*ous, a. 1. Not continuous; interrupted; broken off. [1913 Webster] A path that is zigzag, discontinuous, and intersected at every turn by human negligence. De Quincey. [1913 Webster] 2. Exhibiting a dissolution of continuity; gaping … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Function — Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of his public … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discontinuous Deformation Analysis — (DDA) is a type of discrete element method originally proposed by Shi in 1988. DDA is somewhat similar to the finite element method for solving stress displacement problems, but accounts for the interaction of independent particles (blocks) along … Wikipedia
Discontinuous Reception — (DRX) is a method used in mobile communication to conserve the battery of the mobile device. The mobile device and the network negotiate phases in which data transfer occurs. During other times the device turns its receiver off and enters a low… … Wikipedia
Discontinuous linear map — In mathematics, linear maps form an important class of simple functions which preserve the algebraic structure of linear spaces and are often used as approximations to more general functions (see linear approximation). If the spaces involved are… … Wikipedia
Discontinuous gas exchange — Contents 1 Phases 1.1 Closed phase 1.2 Flutter phase 1.3 Ope … Wikipedia
Algebraic function — Function Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arbitrary function — Function Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Carnot's function — Function Func tion, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance. In the function of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
