inverse function

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Synonyms: inverse functions

Antonyms: inverse functions

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} For a given [[function]] ''f'', another function, denoted ''f''⁻¹, that reverses the mapping action of ''f''; {{lb|en|formally}} given a function <math>f: X\rightarrow Y</math>, a function <math>g: Y\rightarrow X</math> such that, <math>\forall x\in X,\ f(x) = y \implies g(y)=x</math>. {{C|en|Functions}}

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