fixed point
A 'fixed point' is a concept used in various fields to describe a value or state that remains unchanged under specific conditions or transformations.
Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A value that remains the same when a function is applied to it.
Example
- In the function f(x) = x, every point is a fixed point.
- The equation f(x) = x has a fixed point at x = 2.
B2Computing
(technical)A representation of fractional numbers with a set number of digits after the decimal point.
Example
- Fixed point arithmetic is used in systems with limited processing power.
- The algorithm uses fixed point calculations to ensure precision.
C1Computing
(technical)A value that does not change during the execution of a program or algorithm.
Example
- The variable reached a fixed point after several iterations.
- Fixed point operations are crucial in certain computing processes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fixed point":
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