beta reduction

"Beta reduction" is a key concept in lambda calculus and functional programming, involving the application of functions to arguments.

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Definition

C2Lambda Calculus

(technical, academic)The process of substituting an argument for a bound variable in a function's body.

Example

  • In the expression (λx.x+1) 2, beta reduction replaces x with 2, resulting in 2+1.

C2Functional Programming

(technical)A method of simplifying lambda expressions by replacing a formal parameter with an actual argument.

Example

  • Beta reduction is used to compute the result of a function application in functional programming.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "beta reduction":

reduction division