Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambda
noun
ˈlæm.də
Definition
A symbolic representation often used in mathematics and computing to denote an anonymous function or a value.
Examples
- In Python, you can create a simple function using lambda:
f = lambda x: x + 10. - Lambda expressions are useful for passing functions as arguments.
Meaning
In computer science, ‘lambda’ typically refers to a function that can be defined without a name, especially in programming languages like Python, where it creates small, single-use functions.
Synonyms
- anonymous function
- function literal
