posynomial

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Synonyms: polynomial

Antonyms: polynomial

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|math}} A {{l|en|function}} of the form <math>f(x_1, x_2, \dots, x_n) = \sum_{k=1}^K c_k x_1^{a_{1k}} \cdots x_n^{a_{nk}}</math>, where all the coordinates <math>x_i</math> and coefficients <math>c_k</math> are positive {{l|en|real number|real numbers}}, and the exponents <math>a_{ik}</math> are real numbers.

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