bijection
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


bi·jec·tion

noun \(ˌ)bī-ˈjek-shən\

Definition of BIJECTION

: a mathematical function that is a one-to-one and onto mapping — compare injection, surjection
bi·jec·tive \-ˈjek-tiv\ adjective

Origin of BIJECTION

1bi- + -jection (as in injection)
First Known Use: 1963

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: bijou
Previous Word in the Dictionary: bijasal
All Words Near: bijection

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up bijection? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More