Meanings
nounlambda function (plural lambda functions)
plural lambda functions
- computingAn 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: anonymous function
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn 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).
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Bulgarian ла́мбда фу́нкция
- ла́мбда фу́нкция (lámbda fúnkcija)anonymous function
Finnish lambda, lambda-funktio
- lambdaanonymous function
- lambda-funktioanonymous function
- anonyymi funktioanonymous function
French fonction anonyme, fonction lambda
- fonction anonymeanonymous function
- fonction lambdaanonymous function
Polish funkcja anonimowa
- funkcja anonimowaanonymous function
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lambda function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lambda%20function
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