Latin Small Letter G

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g

The Latin letter g is often used in mathematics to represent a function. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this: . In plain language, this represents the function which takes in a number as input.

Latin Capital Letter G | Symbol

The capital Latin letter G.

Function

A function takes input and produces output. The idea is a useful way to abstract away complexity and, especially in the age of computers, is a practical tool to solve problems.