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currying

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈkɝɹi.ɪŋ/
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  • UK: /ˈkʌɹi.ɪŋ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The technique of converting a function that takes multiple arguments into a sequence of functions that each take a single argument.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of curry

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after American mathematician Haskell Curry.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Curry-muunnos — computing technique
  • French: curryfication — computing technique
  • German: Currying — computing technique
  • German: Schönfinkeln — computing technique
  • Polish: rozwijanie funkcji — computing technique
  • Russian: каррирование (karrirovanije) — computing technique