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constant function (Definition)

Definition Suppose $ X$ and $ Y$ are sets and $ f:X\to Y$ is a function. Then $ f$ is a constant function if $ f(a) = f(b)$ for all $ a,b$ in $ X$.

Properties

  1. The composition of a constant function with any function (for which composition is defined) is a constant function.
  2. A constant map between topological spaces is continuous.



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See Also: function, homotopy of maps, zero map

Other names:  constant function, constant map, constant mapping

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Cross-references: continuous, topological spaces, composition, function
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AMS MSC03E20 (Mathematical logic and foundations :: Set theory :: Other classical set theory )

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