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surjection

noun
sur·​jec·​tion | \ (ËŒ)sÉ™r-ˈjek-shÉ™n How to pronounce surjection (audio) \

Definition of surjection

: a mathematical function that is an onto mapping — compare bijection, injection sense 3

First Known Use of surjection

1964, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for surjection

probably from sur- + -jection (as in projection)

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