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mathematical function vs operator

operator vs mathematical function

mathematical function and operator both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mathematical function Yes No No No
operator Yes No No No
As nouns, operator is a hyponym of mathematical function; that is, operator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mathematical function:
  • mathematical 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)
  • operator: (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
mathematical function (noun) operator (noun)
(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) an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
someone who owns or operates a business
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
Difference between mathematical function and operator

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