lambda abstractions

A form of lambda abstraction — A lambda term of the form (λx.t) where x is a variable and t another lambda term. Any free instance of x within t (considered by itself) then becomes bound by the λx. prefix. It is meant to represent an anonymous function.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of lambda abstraction
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