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Concept in the analysis of dynamical systems
ordinary differential equations (ODEs), Lyapunov functions, named after Aleksandr Lyapunov, are scalar functions that may be used to prove the stability
Lyapunov_function
Function in control theory
In control theory, a control-Lyapunov function (CLF) is an extension of the idea of Lyapunov function V ( x ) {\displaystyle V(x)} to systems with control
Control-Lyapunov_function
Property of a dynamical system where solutions near an equilibrium point remain so
stability (ISS) applies Lyapunov notions to systems with inputs. Lyapunov stability is named after Aleksandr Mikhailovich Lyapunov, a Russian mathematician
Lyapunov_stability
Russian mathematician (1857–1918)
Lyapunov equation Lyapunov exponent Lyapunov fractal Lyapunov function Lyapunov stability Lyapunov time Lyapunov's central limit theorem Lyapunov's condition
Aleksandr_Lyapunov
Part of mathematics that addresses the stability of solutions
involving eigenvalues of matrices. A more general method involves Lyapunov functions. In practice, any one of a number of different stability criteria
Stability_theory
Surname list
following are named: Lyapunov dimension Lyapunov equation Lyapunov exponent Lyapunov function Lyapunov fractal Lyapunov stability Lyapunov's central limit theorem
Lyapunov
Model of multi-species population dynamics
Lyapunov function is a function of the system f = f(x) whose existence in a system demonstrates stability. It is often useful to imagine a Lyapunov function
Competitive Lotka–Volterra equations
Competitive_Lotka–Volterra_equations
Stability notion for nonlinear control systems with external inputs
ISS-Lyapunov functions. A smooth function V : R n → R + {\displaystyle V:\mathbb {R} ^{n}\to \mathbb {R} _{+}} is called an ISS-Lyapunov function for
Input-to-state_stability
Rate of separation of infinitesimally close trajectories
In mathematics, the Lyapunov exponent or Lyapunov characteristic exponent of a dynamical system is a quantity that characterizes the exponential rate
Lyapunov_exponent
Optimization for dynamical systems
optimization refers to the use of a Lyapunov function to optimally control a dynamical system. Lyapunov functions are used extensively in control theory
Lyapunov_optimization
Equation from stability analysis
The Lyapunov equation, named after the Russian mathematician Aleksandr Lyapunov, is a matrix equation used in the stability analysis of linear dynamical
Lyapunov_equation
Maximized objective function of an optimization problem
online closed-loop approximate optimal control, the value function is also a Lyapunov function that establishes global asymptotic stability of the closed-loop
Value_function
decomposition is characterized by a function known as complete Lyapunov function. Unlike traditional Lyapunov functions that are used to assert the stability
Conley's fundamental theorem of dynamical systems
Conley's_fundamental_theorem_of_dynamical_systems
Technique in nonlinear control theory
{\displaystyle u_{x}(\mathbf {0} )=0} . It is also assumed that a Lyapunov function V x {\displaystyle V_{x}} for this stable subsystem is known. That
Backstepping
Examining complex systems as a whole
shown to exhibit stable behavior given a suitable Lyapunov control function by Aleksandr Lyapunov in 1892. Thermodynamic systems were treated as early
Systems_thinking
named after José Luis Massera, deals with the construction of the Lyapunov function to prove the stability of a dynamical system. The lemma appears in
Massera's_lemma
Robust nonlinear control to achieve exponential stabilization
design is underpinned by a Lyapunov stability analysis that utilizes an auxiliary function, often referred to as the P-function, to establish both asymptotic
RISE_controllers
Generalized function whose value is zero everywhere except at zero
Dirac delta function (or δ {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\delta }}} distribution), also known as the unit impulse, is a generalized function on the real
Dirac_delta_function
using techniques and theorems named for Aleksandr Lyapunov. In these cases, one defines a function V : R n → R {\displaystyle V:\mathbb {R} ^{n}\rightarrow
Convergence_proof_techniques
Concept in theory of differential equations
then the global asymptotic stability of the origin is a consequence of Lyapunov's second theorem. The invariance principle gives a criterion for asymptotic
LaSalle's invariance principle
LaSalle's_invariance_principle
Area of mathematics
identified as the minimum of a smooth, well-defined potential function (Lyapunov function). Small changes in certain parameters of a nonlinear system can
Catastrophe_theory
Fundamental theorem in probability theory and statistics
the rate of growth of these moments is limited by the Lyapunov condition given below. Lyapunov CLT—Suppose { X 1 , … , X n , … } {\textstyle \{X_{1},\ldots
Central_limit_theorem
Type of calculus problem
condition has to do with the existence of a Lyapunov function for the system. In some situations, the function f is not of class C1, or even Lipschitz, so
Initial_value_problem
System where changes of output are not proportional to changes of input
in Hamiltonian systems Examination of dissipative quantities (see Lyapunov function) analogous to conserved quantities Linearization via Taylor expansion
Nonlinear_system
Topics referred to by the same term
geometry, a synonym for dimension function; in control theory and dynamical systems, a synonym for Lyapunov candidate function; in gauge theory, a synonym for
Gauge_function
Continuous function that is not absolutely continuous
In mathematics, the Cantor function is an example of a function that is continuous, but not absolutely continuous. It is a notorious counterexample in
Cantor_function
Branch of engineering and mathematics
generalization of Lyapunov function to input/state/output systems. The construction of the storage function, as the analogue of a Lyapunov function is called
Control_theory
Markov chain is positive recurrent if and only if there exists a Lyapunov function V : S → R {\displaystyle V:S\to \mathbb {R} } , such that V ( i )
Foster's_theorem
Topics referred to by the same term
Lyapunov theorem may refer to: Lyapunov theory, a theorem related to the stability of solutions of differential equations near a point of equilibrium
Lyapunov_theorem
Thermodynamically open system which is not in equilibrium
equilibrium. Close to equilibrium, one can show the existence of a Lyapunov function which ensures that the entropy tends to a stable maximum. Fluctuations
Dissipative_system
Form of artificial neural network
minimum in the energy function (which is considered to be a Lyapunov function). Thus, if a state is a local minimum in the energy function it is a stable state
Hopfield_network
terminating at 1? Lyapunov function: Lyapunov's second method for stability – For what classes of ODEs, describing dynamical systems, does Lyapunov's second method
List of unsolved problems in mathematics
List_of_unsolved_problems_in_mathematics
Type of fractal
In mathematics, Lyapunov fractals (also known as Markus–Lyapunov fractals) are bifurcational fractals derived from an extension of the logistic map in
Lyapunov_fractal
Regulation of nonlinear systems
performance and robustness. Single Quadratic Lyapunov Function (SQLF) Parameter Dependent Quadratic Lyapunov Function (PDQLF) to bound the achievable level of
Linear parameter-varying control
Linear_parameter-varying_control
Method in nonlinear control theory
come entirely from this space, the Lyapunov function candidate V ( σ ) {\displaystyle V(\sigma )} is a Lyapunov function and x {\displaystyle \mathbf {x}
Sliding_mode_control
Lyapunov–Schmidt reduction or Lyapunov–Schmidt construction is used to study solutions to nonlinear equations in the case when the implicit function theorem
Lyapunov–Schmidt_reduction
Mathematical function, inverse of an exponential function
information conveyed by any one such message is quantified as log2 N bits. Lyapunov exponents use logarithms to gauge the degree of chaoticity of a dynamical
Logarithm
of Lyapunov redesign refers to the design where a stabilizing state feedback controller can be constructed with knowledge of the Lyapunov function V {\displaystyle
Lyapunov_redesign
generalization of Lyapunov function to input/state/output systems. The construction of the storage function, as the analogue of a Lyapunov function is called
Jan_Camiel_Willems
admits a diagonal quadratic Lyapunov function, which makes these systems more numerical tractable in the context of Lyapunov analysis. It is also important
Positive_systems
Integrated circuit technology
describes memristive memory evolution, revealing tunneling phenomena and Lyapunov functions. Neuromorphic principles extend to sensors, such as the retinomorphic
Neuromorphic_computing
Numerical optimization process
including control theory (in particular, for searching for polynomial Lyapunov functions for dynamical systems described by polynomial vector fields), statistics
Sum-of-squares_optimization
Function that measures dissimilarity between two probability distributions
Lyapunov functions of the Kolmogorov forward equations. The converse statement is also true: If H ( P ) {\displaystyle H(P)} is a Lyapunov function for
F-divergence
Value remaining constant in a dynamical system
derived by using the Euler–Lagrange equations. Conservative system Lyapunov function Hamiltonian system Conservation law Noether's theorem Charge (physics)
Conserved_quantity
Certain vector fields are the sum of an irrotational and a solenoidal vector field
can be used to determine "quasipotentials" as well as to compute Lyapunov functions in some cases. For some dynamical systems such as the Lorenz system
Helmholtz_decomposition
dynamics of proteins under the effect of optical tweezers. Lyapunov function — a function whose existence guarantees stability Mohammadi, A.; Spong, Mark
Chetaev_instability_theorem
Non-linear second order differential equation and its attractor
x^{2}} . Similarly, the damped oscillator converges globally, by Lyapunov function method x ˙ ( x ¨ + δ x ˙ + α x + β x 3 ) = 0 ⟹ d d t [ 1 2 ( x ˙ )
Duffing_equation
Soviet mathematician (1911–1973)
Soviet cybernetics, Lyapunov was member of the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union and a specialist in the fields of real function theory, mathematical
Alexey_Lyapunov
Generalization of signum function to matrices
by J.D. Roberts in 1971 as a tool for model reduction and for solving Lyapunov and Algebraic Riccati equation in a technical report of Cambridge University
Matrix_sign_function
Generalization of finite measure to Banach spaces
direct consequence of a theorem of A. A. Lyapunov, see Vind (1964)."] But explanations of the ... functions of prices ... can be made to rest on the convexity
Vector_measure
Branch of mathematical biology
exhibiting both Hopfield and Attractor-like network dynamics. The Lyapunov function is a nonlinear technique used to analyze the stability of the zero
Dynamical_neuroscience
Control theory for nonlinear or time-variant systems
control design: Feedback linearization And Lyapunov based methods: Lyapunov redesign Control-Lyapunov function Nonlinear damping Backstepping Sliding mode
Nonlinear_control
Mathematical concept
In the mathematics of dynamical systems, the concept of Lyapunov dimension was suggested by Kaplan and Yorke for estimating the Hausdorff dimension of
Lyapunov_dimension
Area of applied mathematics
zero theorem gives sufficient conditions for the existence of the Lyapunov function in the classical free energy form G ( c ) = ∑ i c i ( ln c i c i
Chemical reaction network theory
Chemical_reaction_network_theory
Thermodynamic theorem
mathematics is sometimes used to show that relative entropy is a Lyapunov function of a Markov process in detailed balance, and other chemistry contexts
H-theorem
Mathematics of general relativity
fluids, where the second law of thermodynamics provides a natural Lyapunov function to probe both stability and causality, where the physical origin of
Energy_condition
Theorem in control theory
differentiable control-Lyapunov function if and only if it admits a regular stabilizing feedback u(x), that is a locally Lipschitz function on Rn\{0}. The original
Artstein's_theorem
Differential equation with deviating argument
Volterra integral equation Lotka–Volterra equations Bifurcation theory Lyapunov function Volterra series Kolmanovskii, V.; Myshkis, A. (1992). Applied Theory
Functional differential equation
Functional_differential_equation
Fractal sets in complex dynamics of mathematics
(Julia "laces" and Fatou "dusts") defined from a function. Informally, the Fatou set of the function consists of values with the property that all nearby
Julia_set
Model of how neurons in the brain or artificial neural networks learn over time
}\sigma ^{2}(n)~=~\lambda _{1}} . These results are derived using Lyapunov function analysis, and they show that Oja's neuron necessarily converges on
Oja's_rule
system must occur using some other method. It is also assumed that a Lyapunov function V x {\displaystyle V_{x}} for this stable subsystem is known. A control
Strict-feedback_form
theorem and H infinity control. Stability theory Alexander Lyapunov[citation needed] Lyapunov function System dynamics Jay Wright Forrester Book: Industrial
List of people considered father or mother of a scientific field
List_of_people_considered_father_or_mother_of_a_scientific_field
Austrian-British mathematician
variants of Hörmander's theorem, systematisation of the construction of Lyapunov functions for stochastic systems, development of a general theory of ergodicity
Martin_Hairer
Lebanese-Greek-American mathematician
parameter-dependent Lyapunov functions. The work provided a fundamental generalization of mixed-μ analysis and synthesis in terms of Lyapunov functions and Riccati
Wassim_Michael_Haddad
{\displaystyle \|u\|<\varepsilon } so that the time derivative of the system's Lyapunov function is negative definite at that point. In other words, even if the control
Small_control_property
stability analysis of a BAM is based on the definition of Lyapunov function (energy function) E {\displaystyle E} , with each state ( A , B ) {\displaystyle
Bidirectional associative memory
Bidirectional_associative_memory
Neural networks
activation functions in that layer can be defined as partial derivatives of the Lagrangian With these definitions the energy (Lyapunov) function is given
Modern_Hopfield_network
Algorithm in queueing theory
achieves maximum network throughput, which is established using concepts of Lyapunov drift. Backpressure routing considers the situation where each job can
Backpressure_routing
Technique for teaching a computer or a robot new behaviors
demonstrations based on a two-stage process are needed: first, a data-driven Lyapunov function candidate is estimated. Second, stability is incorporated by means
Programming_by_demonstration
Algebraic study of differential equations
approximate solutions, efficiently evaluating chaos, and constructing Lyapunov functions. Researchers have applied differential elimination to understanding
Differential_algebra
Mathematical transform that expresses a function of time as a function of frequency
takes a function as input and outputs another function that describes the extent to which various frequencies are present in the original function. The output
Fourier_transform
Solution to a partial differential equation which remains close to the initial data
{\displaystyle e^{-i\omega t}\phi _{\omega }(x)} is Lyapunov stable, with the Lyapunov function given by L ( u ) = E ( u ) − ω Q ( u ) + Γ ( Q ( u )
Orbital_stability
Method for solving continuous operator problems (such as differential equations)
problem by applying linear constraints determined by finite sets of basis functions. They are named after the Soviet mathematician Boris Galerkin. Often when
Galerkin_method
Solution to a specific type of stochastic differential equation
F is, in fact, a Lyapunov function for the Fokker–Planck equation: F[ρ(t, ·)] must decrease as t increases. Thus, F is an H-function for the X-dynamics
Itô_diffusion
Field of mathematics and science based on non-linear systems and initial conditions
scale depending on the dynamics of the system, called the Lyapunov time. Some examples of Lyapunov times are: Chaotic electrical circuits, about 1 millisecond;
Chaos_theory
American applied mathematician
stochastic stability (based on the concept of supermartingales as Lyapunov functions), the theory of non-linear filtering (based on the Kushner equation)
Harold_J._Kushner
Argentine American mathematician
(ISS), a stability theory notion for nonlinear systems, and control-Lyapunov functions. Many of the subsequent results were proved in collaboration with
Eduardo_D._Sontag
oscillatory, wave-like, character. Chetaev’s method of constructing Lyapunov functions as a coupling (combination) of first integrals. The previous result
Nikolay_Gur'yevich_Chetaev
Differential equation that is linear with respect to the unknown function
differential equation is a differential equation that is linear in the unknown function and its derivatives, so it can be written in the form a 0 ( x ) y + a 1
Linear_differential_equation
Mathematical Theory
the squares of all queue sizes at time t, and is called a Lyapunov function. The Lyapunov drift is defined: Δ L ( t ) = L ( t + 1 ) − L ( t ) {\displaystyle
Drift_plus_penalty
Solution method for linear differential equations
calculation in quantum mechanics in which the wave function is recast as an exponential function, semiclassically expanded, and then either the amplitude
WKB_approximation
Branch of ordinary differential equations
exponents are Lyapunov exponents. The zero solution is asymptotically stable if all Floquet exponents have negative real part. It is Lyapunov stable if all
Floquet_theory
Method for controlling a prosthesis
called Rapid Exponentially Stabilizing Control Lyapunov Functions(RES-CLF). Control Lyapunov function are used to stabilize a nonlinear system to a desired
Robotic_prosthesis_control
Property of functions which is weaker than continuity
measures is compact. More generally, many functionals of interest—such as Lyapunov exponents, dimension spectra, or return time statistics—are semicontinuous
Semi-continuity
Existence and uniqueness of solutions to initial value problems
{\displaystyle D.} Let f : D → R n {\displaystyle f:D\to \mathbb {R} ^{n}} be a function that is continuous in t {\displaystyle t} and Lipschitz continuous in y
Picard–Lindelöf_theorem
Type of artificial neural network
of time series with nearly identical initial conditions is known as the Lyapunov exponent. We assume the output of the logistic map can be manipulated through
Radial_basis_function_network
Type of differential equation
engineering, and many other disciplines. The Adomian decomposition method, the Lyapunov artificial small parameter method, and his homotopy perturbation method
Partial_differential_equation
Type of functional equation (mathematics)
equation that relates one or more unknown functions and their derivatives. In applications, the functions generally represent physical quantities, the
Differential_equation
Lyapunov, that "[t]here are almost no results from the Council. Berg only demands paperwork and strives for the expansion of the Council." Lyapunov,
Cybernetics in the Soviet Union
Cybernetics_in_the_Soviet_Union
Methods of calculating definite integrals
\int _{a}^{b}f(x)\,dx} to a given degree of accuracy. If f(x) is a smooth function integrated over a small number of dimensions, and the domain of integration
Numerical_integration
stability problem in nonlinear differential equations in terms of the Lyapunov function. JPL · 10690 10691 Sans 1981 EJ19 Juan Diego Sans (1922–2005) was
Meanings of minor-planet names: 10001–11000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_10001–11000
Fundamental theorem in condensed matter physics
times: by George William Hill (1877), Gaston Floquet (1883), and Alexander Lyapunov (1892). As a result, a variety of nomenclatures are common: applied to
Bloch's_theorem
Root-finding algorithm
stable fixed point if it is also Lyapunov stable. A fixed point is said to be a neutrally stable fixed point if it is Lyapunov stable but not attracting. The
Fixed-point_iteration
Type of boundary condition in mathematics
Robin boundary condition specifies a linear combination of the value of a function and the value of its derivative at the boundary of a given domain. It is
Robin_boundary_condition
systems as Lyapunov stability, uniform asymptotic stability etc. Let C ( X , Y ) {\displaystyle C(X,Y)} be a space of continuous functions acting from
Comparison_function
French mathematician
Jean-Michel Coron, Brigitte d'Andréa-Novel, and Georges Bastin. A strict Lyapunov function for boundary control of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws. IEEE
Jean-Michel_Coron
Nonlinear two-terminal fundamental circuit element
properties in common with a Hopfield network, such as the existence of Lyapunov functions and classical tunnelling phenomena. In the context of memristive networks
Memristor
Barrier certificates play the analogical role for safety to the role of Lyapunov functions for stability. For every ordinary differential equation that robustly
Barrier_certificate
Class of numerical techniques
of PDE, along with finite element methods. For a n-times differentiable function, by Taylor's theorem the Taylor series expansion is given as f ( x 0 +
Finite_difference_method
Type of constraint on solutions to differential equations
differential equation. The dependent unknown u in the same form as the weight function w appearing in the boundary expression is termed a primary variable, and
Dirichlet_boundary_condition
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, a high Egyptian functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
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English : topographic name for someone who lived by the gates of a medieval walled town. The Middle English singular gate is from the Old English plural, gatu, of geat ‘gate’ (see Yates). Since medieval gates were normally arranged in pairs, fastened in the center, the Old English plural came to function as a singular, and a new Middle English plural ending in -s was formed. In some cases the name may refer specifically to the Sussex place Eastergate (i.e. ‘eastern gate’), known also as Gates in the 13th and 14th centuries, when surnames were being acquired.Americanized spelling of German Götz (see Goetz).Translated form of French Barrière (see Barriere).In New England, Gates was the preferred English version of the name of an extensive French family, called Barrière dit Langevin.
Male
Egyptian
, a great functionary.
Boy/Male
Buddhist, Indian, Japanese
Mysterious Function
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, the son of the functionary Heknofre.
Male
Celtic
, great justiciary, or functionary.
Surname or Lastname
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English : occupational name for a dresser of cloth, Old English fullere (from Latin fullo, with the addition of the English agent suffix). The Middle English successor of this word had also been reinforced by Old French fouleor, foleur, of similar origin. The work of the fuller was to scour and thicken the raw cloth by beating and trampling it in water. This surname is found mostly in southeast England and East Anglia. See also Tucker and Walker.In a few cases the name may be of German origin with the same form and meaning as 1 (from Latin fullare).Americanized version of French Fournier.Samuel Fuller (1589–1633), born in Redenhall, Norfolk, England, was among the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. He was a deacon of the church and until his death functioned as Plymouth Colony’s physician.
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English : nickname from the animal, Middle English catte ‘cat’. The word is found in similar forms in most European languages from very early times (e.g. Gaelic cath, Slavic kotu). Domestic cats were unknown in Europe in classical times, when weasels fulfilled many of their functions, for example in hunting rodents. They seem to have come from Egypt, where they were regarded as sacred animals.English : from a medieval female personal name, a short form of Catherine.Variant spelling of German and Dutch Katt.
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Egyptian
, Functionary of the Interior.
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English (chiefly Kent and Sussex)
English (chiefly Kent and Sussex) : occupational name for a designer or engineer, from a Middle English reduced form of Old French engineor ‘contriver’ (a derivative of engaigne ‘cunning’, ‘ingenuity’, ‘stratagem’, ‘device’). Engineers in the Middle Ages were primarily designers and builders of military machines, although in peacetime they might turn their hands to architecture and other more pacific functions.German : from the Latin personal name Januarius (see January 1). Jänner is a South German word for ‘January’, and so it is possible that this is one of the surnames acquired from words denoting months of the year, for example by converts who had been baptized in that month, people who were born or baptized in that month, or people whose taxes were due in January.
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Frequently found in southern states of the U.S., this name is an English altered spelling of the German surname Ellrodt which is probably from the place name Ellierode, a village in the Solling mountains in the valley of Schöttelbach Creek, ELROD means "wood clearing at the water."
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Feminine of Charles
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Cloud, Ocean
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gift
Girl/Female
English
Jove's child.from the masculine Julian.
Boy/Male
Irish
Hound of Ulster.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Excellence of the Women
Male
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(Герман) Russian form of Roman Latin Germanus, GERMAN means "from Germany."
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Famous in war.
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Noble; Diminutive of Patrician; Noblewoman
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n.
One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
v. t.
To assign to some function or office.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the 12th century to the middle of the 16th, usurping many of the functions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction.
n.
A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.
a.
Destitute of function, or of an appropriate organ. Darwin.
n.
One deputed or authorized to perform the functions of another; a substitute in office; a deputy.
a.
Of or pertaining to the vessels of animal and vegetable bodies; as, the vascular functions.
a.
Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general.
n.
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
prep.
Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage replacing menstruation.
adv.
In a functional manner; as regards normal or appropriate activity.
a.
Having relation to growth or nutrition; partaking of simple growth and enlargement of the systems of nutrition, apart from the sensorial or distinctively animal functions; vegetal.
n.
The doctrine that all the functions of a living organism are due to an unknown vital principle distinct from all chemical and physical forces.
n.
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
pl.
of Functionary
a.
Belonging or relating to life, either animal or vegetable; as, vital energies; vital functions; vital actions.
v. i.
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
n.
Fig.: Any cavity, or hollow place, in which any function may be conceived of as operating.
v. i.
Alt. of Functionate
a.
Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.