Associations to the word «Piecewise»

Wiktionary

PIECEWISE, adverb. In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.
PIECEWISE, adverb. (mathematics) Throughout separate parts, but not necessarily throughout the whole
PIECEWISE LINEAR, adjective. (mathematics) Equal to a sum of finitely many linear functions, each defined on a convex polytope: said of functions between vector spaces
PIECEWISE LINEAR, adjective. (topology) Having a defining atlas such that there is a piecewise linear homeomorphism between any pair of intersecting atlas charts: said of manifolds

Wise words

Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have different effects.
Blaise Pascal