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(computing theory) 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.

plural of abstract publication

A scientific publication which concentrates on publishing abstracts of scientific writings.

An American genre of modern art that used improvised techniques, such as sinuous linearity, to generate highly abstract forms while allowing the artist spontaneity.

plural of lambda abstraction

plural of abstract verb

(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and fields.

(mathematics, humorous) Details which are straightforward but so tedious that an author or lecturer would rather skip them (especially those of a category theoretical nature).

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see abstract, verb.