piecewise linear
Adjective

piecewise linear (not comparable)

  1. (mathematics) Equal to a sum of finitely many linear functions, each defined on a convex polytope: said of functions between vector spaces
  2. (topology) Having a defining atlas such that there is a piecewise linear homeomorphism between any pair of intersecting atlas charts: said of manifolds
Synonyms Translations
  • Russian: кусо́чно-лине́йный



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