initial mass function

empirical function that describes the initial distribution of masses for a population of stars
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initial mass function

Summary

initial mass function ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • initial mass function is a type of function[2].
  • initial mass function's short name is recorded as IMF[3].
  • initial mass function's P14541 is recorded as 2USmFa[4].

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Definition and Type

initial mass function is a type of function[2].

Why It Matters

initial mass function ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] It is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

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  1. 27d ago · عُثمان · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wurvoc.org measure id → Initial_mass_function
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P3328]]: Initial_mass_function, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/14008227|initial mass function (#14008227)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/281"
  2. 12w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2USmFa
    Aliases → —
    Subclass of → —
    Subclass of → function
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/40849|batch #40849]]: ZGBK ID"
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