functionoid

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noun

An object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

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function objectfunctionalfunctor
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Meanings

nounfunctionoid (plural functionoids)

plural functionoids

  1. object-oriented programmingAn object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

    Synonyms: function object, functional, functor

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

Similar
function objectfunctionalfunctor
Also see
function object

Origin

From function + -oid.

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APA

functionoid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/functionoid

MLA

“functionoid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/functionoid. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “functionoid,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/functionoid.

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