lambda abstraction

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Noun

1. {{label|en|computing theory}} A [[lambda term]] of the form <math>(\lambda x. t)</math> 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 <math>\lambda x.</math> prefix. It is meant to represent an anonymous function.

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