Definition:Polynomial Function/Complex/Definition 2

Definition

Let $S \subset \C$ be a subset of the complex numbers.

Let $\C \sqbrk X$ be the polynomial ring in one variable over $\C$.

Let $\C^S$ be the ring of mappings from $S$ to $\C$.

Let $\iota \in \C^S$ denote the inclusion $S \hookrightarrow \C$.

A complex polynomial function on $S$ is a function $f: S \to \C$ which is in the image of the evaluation homomorphism $\C \sqbrk X \to \C^S$ at $\iota$.

Also see

• Equivalence of Definitions of Complex Polynomial Function