"lambda term" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lambda terms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lambda term (plural lambda terms)
  1. (computing theory) A well-formed formula in the language of a lambda calculus. Categories (topical): Theory of computing Synonyms: lambda expression Hyponyms: lambda abstraction

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