Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Composite functions are formed by combining two or more functions, where the output of one function becomes the input of another. It's like putting one function inside another to create a new function.
Related terms
Domain and Range: The domain is the set of all possible inputs for a function, while the range is the set of all possible outputs.
Function Composition: The process of combining two or more functions to form a composite function.