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lambda
In a linguistic context, this term refers specifically to the Greek letter, often appearing in academic or historical texts. When used in physics, it functions as a specialized symbol for wavelength, where it is treated as a mathematical constant or variable rather than a word in a sentence.
In computer science, the term describes a specific functional programming concept. It refers to a function defined without a name, allowing for concise code and higher-order logic. In this technical register, it is common to speak of "lambda expressions" or "lambda calculus."
Meanings
Examples
The Greek alphabet contains the letter lambda.
I need to write a lowercase lambda on the chalkboard.
In this equation, lambda represents the wavelength of the light.
The physicist noted that lambda decreases as frequency increases.
We use lambda to denote the decay constant in this formula.
You can use a lambda function to simplify this map operation.
Why did you use a lambda here instead of defining a named function?
I think a lambda expression would be more concise for this logic.