bijective function

[/baɪˈdʒɛktɪv ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: bijective functions
função bijetiva
1. A function that is both injective (one-to-one) and surjective (onto), meaning every element in the codomain is mapped to by exactly one element in the domain
The function f(x) = 2x + 1 is a bijective function from the real numbers to the real numbers.
A função f(x) = 2x + 1 é uma função bijetiva do conjunto dos números reais para os números reais.
2. A function that establishes a one-to-one correspondence between two sets, allowing for a perfect pairing between elements
In set theory, a bijective function demonstrates that two sets have the same cardinality.
Na teoria dos conjuntos, uma função bijetiva demonstra que dois conjuntos têm a mesma cardinalidade.
This is a specialized mathematical term used universally in higher education mathematics courses. The terminology remains consistent across English and Portuguese-speaking academic communities, with minimal regional variation. It is primarily encountered in university-level mathematics, computer science, and set theory courses in both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-to-one correspondencebijectioninvertible function
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-injective functionnon-surjective function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função bijetiva
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazilian universities and textbooks
São Paulo
função bijetiva
Consistent usage in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
função bijectiva
Portuguese spelling variant using 'c' instead of 't', though função bijetiva is also accepted

Related Words

injective functionsurjective functionfunctiondomaincodomainmapping
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