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tag: 0AEAHMFSCA
kind: concept
name: Strictly convex function
msc: [26A51]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_function
    locator: Definition
---

## Summary

A strictly convex function is a function whose graph lies strictly below each chord, except at the endpoints of the chord. Its graph contains no line segments. The node [[strictly convex function|06BA5JZKTQ]] gives the precise definition.