Neofunkcja

Neofunkcja, from neo- meaning new and funkcja meaning function, is a term used in Polish-language discourse to designate a recently defined function. In mathematics, neofunkcja refers to a function that has been introduced to model a phenomenon or to extend a known class of functions, often defined in a way that highlights its novelty, for example by a piecewise definition, a new parameter, or a construction that does not reduce to a standard elementary function. The emphasis is on the function’s novelty rather than its complexity, and the term appears in discussions about generalization, approximation, or families of functions.

In computer science and software engineering, neofunkcja can denote a function added during code evolution to replace or extend existing behavior. It is used to describe the origin of the function (new definition, new interface, or refactored module) and may be accompanied by wrappers or adapters to preserve compatibility.

Usage and reception: The term is relatively informal and not part of formal mathematical taxonomy. It is most often found in Polish-language teaching materials, discussions of function design, and online forums when describing newly introduced or proposed functions. See also: function, elementary function, algorithm, refactor.

Note: The term may have different local meanings or be used metaphorically in non-technical contexts.