Semiconvex
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semiconvex is an adjective meaning (mathematics, of a function, f) Having the property that for every compact subset of the domain, there exists a constant C such that f(x) + ½C|x|² is convex on the subset.
Meaning
(mathematics, of a function, f) Having the property that for every compact subset of the domain, there exists a constant C such that f(x) + ½C|x|² is convex on the subset.
Example Sentences
We also prove the first quantitative estimates on convergence of the discrete gradient flow or "JKO scheme" outside of the semiconvex case.
Word Forms
- semi-convex
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quasiconvex, quasiconcave, subconvex, convex, multiconvex, convexified.
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