Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambda
Noun
/ˈlɛmbdə/
Definition
The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol λ.
Examples
- In calculus, the concept of a lambda function allows for the creation of anonymous functions.
- Lambda expressions are widely used in functional programming languages.
Meaning
In mathematics and computer science, ‘lambda’ is often used to denote a function or a variable in calculus and programming.
Synonyms
- letter (as in an alphabet)
- function identifier (in programming contexts)
