Definition for characteristic function - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	characteristic function (char\|ac¦ter\|is¦tic func\|tion) noun Mathematics a function whose result is unity for the members of a given set and zero for all non-members.		More words in this category Arabic numeral catenary conjugate cyclic invariable mathlete mean 3 monomial multiplication plot proportion pure science resolvent summand supplementary angle topology unrounded V 2 vertical angles Nearby Words character code character dance character part character recognition character sketch character string character witness characteristic characteristic curve characteristic function characteristic radiation characterize charactery charade charango charas charbroil charcoal charcoal biscuit