< ( x y -- ? )
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Vocabulary
math

Inputs

x	a real
y	a real

Outputs

?

a boolean

Word description
Tests if x is less than y.

Notes
This word performs an ordered comparison on floating point numbers. See Floating point comparison operations for an explanation.

Definition

IN: math

MATH: < ( x y -- ? ) foldable flushable

Methods

USING: math math.private ;

M: bignum < bignum< ; inline


USING: math math.private ;

M: fixnum < fixnum< ; inline


USING: math math.private ;

M: float < float< ; inline


USING: math math.ratios.private ;

M: ratio < scale < ;