Bernstein basis polynomial

Etymology
Named after (1880–1968), a Russian and Soviet mathematician of Jewish origin.

Noun

 * 1)  Any polynomial of the form $$ b_{i,n}(t)= {n \choose i} t^i (1 - t)^{n - i}\!\!$$, being the ith term of the binomial expansion of $$(t + (1 - t))^n\!$$.