"turmite" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: turmites [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Turing + termite. Coined by Canadian mathematics writer A. K. Dewdney in 1989. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Turing|termite}} Blend of Turing + termite, {{coinage|en|A. K. Dewdney|occ=Canadian mathematics writer}} Coined by Canadian mathematics writer A. K. Dewdney Head templates: {{en-noun}} turmite (plural turmites)
  1. (computing theory) A two-dimensional variant of a Turing machine in which the head has an orientation in addition to a position and state. Categories (topical): Theory of computing

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