Preperiodic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Prior to the start of periodicity not-comparable
"Given a number field K and a polynomial f(z)#92;inK#91;z#93;, one can naturally construct a finite directed graph G(f,K) whose vertices are the K-rational preperiodic points of f, with an edge #92;alpha#92;to#92;beta if and only if f(#92;alpha)#61;#92;beta."
Example
More examples"Given a number field K and a polynomial f(z)#92;inK#91;z#93;, one can naturally construct a finite directed graph G(f,K) whose vertices are the K-rational preperiodic points of f, with an edge #92;alpha#92;to#92;beta if and only if f(#92;alpha)#61;#92;beta."
Etymology
From pre- + periodic.
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