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Meaning of left inverse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A related function that, given the output of the original function, returns the input that produced that output.
For a given morphism f : X → Y, its right inverse (if it has one) is a morphism s : Y → X such that s∘f= mbox id_X.

Equivalents

Deutsch Linksinverses

Examples

“In order for a function to have a left inverse it must be injective.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

left join left lane camper left lane hog left lane hogger left lane hugger left luggage

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