surjective

/sɝrˈdʒɛktɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of a function or mapping, having the property that every element in the codomain is the image of at least one element in the domain.

“The surjective function maps the entire codomain to the domain.”

2. noun

A function or mapping that is surjective.

“The professor explained the concept of a surjective function in the lecture.”

Synonyms

  • onto
  • surjective function

Antonyms

  • injective
  • non-surjective