piecewise linear

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} [[equal|Equal]] to a [[sum]] of [[finite]]ly many [[linear]] [[function]]s, each [[defined]] on a [[convex]] [[polytope]]: said of functions between [[vector space]]s
2. {{lb|en|topology}} Having a [[defining]] [[atlas]] such that there is a piecewise linear [[homeomorphism]] between any pair of [[intersect]]ing atlas [[chart]]s: said of manifolds

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