explicit formula

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈfɔːrmjələ]
nounpl: explicit formulas
fórmula explícita
1. A mathematical formula that directly expresses a variable as a function of other known quantities without requiring iterative calculation or implicit relationships
The explicit formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d.
A fórmula explícita para o enésimo termo de uma sequência aritmética é a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d.
2. In mathematics, a formula that gives the exact value directly, as opposed to an implicit formula that requires solving an equation
We derived an explicit formula for the solution instead of relying on the implicit relationship.
Derivamos uma fórmula explícita para a solução em vez de depender da relação implícita.
This is primarily technical mathematical terminology used universally in academic and scientific contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. There are no cultural or regional variations in its usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closed-form formuladirect formulaanalytical formulaexplicit equation
Antonyms / Antônimos
implicit formularecursive formulaimplicit equation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fórmula explícita
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazilian education and research
Rio de Janeiro
fórmula explícita
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
fórmula explícita
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
fórmula explícita
Identical usage in Portuguese mathematics education

Related Words

implicit formularecursive formulaclosed formmathematical formulaalgebraic expressionfunction

Related Idioms & Phrases

derive an explicit formula
find an explicit formula for
express in explicit form
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