lambda calculus

Noun

Meaning

lambda calculus (countable and uncountable, plural lambda calculi)

(computing theory) Any of a family of functionally complete algebraic systems in which lambda expressions are evaluated according to a fixed set of rules to produce values, which may themselves be lambda expressions.

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Related terms

lambda calculus lambda expression lambda abstraction

Examples

Lambda calculus may be typed and untyped. Source: Internet

History Lambda calculus provides a theoretical framework for describing functions and their evaluation. Source: Internet

Lambda calculus reifies "functions" and makes them first-class objects, which raises implementation complexity when it is implemented. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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