function vs polynomial

polynomial vs function

function and polynomial both are nouns.

function is not an adjective while polynomial is an adjective.

function is a verb but polynomial is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
function	Yes	No	Yes	No
polynomial	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, polynomial is a hyponym of function; that is, polynomial is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than function:

function: (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
polynomial: a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms

Other hyponyms of function include multinomial, expansion, inverse function, Kronecker delta, metric, metric function, transformation, isometry, operator, circular function, trigonometric function, threshold function, exponential, exponential function, linear function, onto function, surjection, surjective function, homothecy, homothety.

function (noun)	polynomial (noun)
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group	a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
what something is used for
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

function (adjective)	polynomial (adjective)
	having the character of a polynomial

function (verb)	polynomial (verb)
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
perform as expected when applied
serve a purpose, role, or function

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