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BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

Normal

Normal[expr]
converts expr to a normal expression, from a variety of special forms.

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  • Normal[expr] converts SparseArray objects into ordinary arrays.
  • Normal[expr] converts a power series to a normal expression by truncating higher-order terms.
  • Normal[expr] converts GraphicsComplex objects into ordinary lists of graphics primitives and directives.
  • Normal[expr] converts RootSum objects into explicit sums involving Root objects.
  • When additional "data types" are introduced, Normal should be defined to convert them, when possible, to normal expressions.

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Create a normal dense list from a sparse array:

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Create a normal expression from a series expansion:

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Applications (1)Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (1)Properties & Relations (1)

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