Definition

Relating to a type of function in complex analysis that is analytic everywhere except for certain points where it has singularities.

Example

The function is meromorphic, meaning it is well-defined except at a few isolated points.

Conversation

I was reading about meromorphic functions in my math book.

Oh really? What exactly does that mean?

It means they're analytic everywhere except for some singular points.

That sounds interesting! Math can get so complicated sometimes.

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Root Explanation

Meromorphic is formed from "mero-" (from Greek "meros", meaning part) and "morphic" (from Greek "morphē", meaning form or shape). The word describes something that has a part or aspect that is in a certain form or shape, particularly in the context of mathematics or biology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'part' ('mero-') and 'form' ('morphic') to remember that 'meromorphic' refers to something that has a specific part in a certain form.

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