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lambda function

lambda function noun: an anonymous function; a function that is defined in an inline, ad-hoc manner, and often doesn't have a name (not bound to an identifier).

Noun

lambda function (plural lambda functions)

  1. An anonymous function; a function that is defined in an inline, ad-hoc manner, and often doesn't have a name (not bound to an identifier).

Synonyms of lambda function

Forms of lambda function

plurallambda functions

Questions about lambda function

What does lambda function mean?
Lambda function means an anonymous function; a function that is defined in an inline, ad-hoc manner, and often doesn't have a name (not bound to an identifier).
What part of speech is lambda function?
Lambda function is a noun.
What is the plural of lambda function?
The plural of lambda function is lambda functions.

Words near lambda function in the dictionary

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  6. lambda function
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