Pointwise combination of functions

Definition

For a binary operation

Suppose we have a binary operation (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on real numbers. A pointwise combination of two functions that take real values is a new function that first applies the two functions individually and then applies the binary operation.

For instance, pointwise addition of functions $f$ and $g$ is the function $x\mapsto f(x)+g(x)$. Similarly, pointwise multiplication of functions $f$ and $g$ is thee function $x\mapsto f(x)g(x)$.

The term pointwise is an allusion to the inputs to the function as points (thinking of the function geometrically). Pointwise refers to the idea that for each point, the values of the functions at that point are combined.