rational function

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Synonyms: rational fraction, rational functions

Antonyms: rational fraction, rational functions

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics|complex analysis|algebraic geometry}} Any function expressible as the [[quotient]] of two ([[coprime]]) [[polynomial]]s (and which thus has [[pole]]s at a finite, discrete set of points which are the [[root]]s of the [[denominator]]). {{C|en|Functions}}

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