bijection

noun bi·jec·tion \(ˌ)bī-ˈjek-shən\

Definition of BIJECTION

: a mathematical function that is a one-to-one and onto mapping — compare injection, surjection

— bi·jec·tive \-ˈjek-tiv\ adjective

¹bi- + -jection (as in injection)

First Known Use: 1956

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