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wavefunction

/ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.09 in modern English

Syllables
wave-func-tion
IPA
/ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From wave + function.

Inflected Forms

wavefunctions (plural) wave function (alternative)

Phrases

wavefunction collapse Hilbert space quantum mechanics

Frequently Paired Words

Hilbert space orbital quantum mechanics

Questions

How do you pronounce wavefunction?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/.
What does wavefunction mean?
A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.
Where does wavefunction come from?
From wave + function.

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