pseudoperiod

English

Alternative forms

• pseudo-period

Etymology

pseudo- +‎ period

Noun

pseudoperiod

1. (mathematics) A solution function that is not technically periodic, but nevertheless displays repetitive behavior.
2. The average time between repetitions of a repetitive function that is not regular.
3. The inverse of instantaneous frequency of a wave function.
4. The distance between peaks in an autocorrelation function.

Derived terms

• pseudoperiodic