Scalar Function

A function f(x_1,...,x_n) of one or more variables whose range is one-dimensional, as compared to a vector function, whose range is three-dimensional (or, in general, n-dimensional).

See also

Complex Function, Real Function, Vector Function

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Scalar Function." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ScalarFunction.html

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