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supercombinator

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈsuː.pəˌkɒm.bɪˌneɪ.tə(ɹ)/
  • US: /ˈsuː.pɚˌkɑm.bɪˌneɪ.tɚ/
  • US: [ˈsuː.pɚˌkɑm.bɪˌneɪ.ɾɚ]
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noun

Meaning 1

A mathematical expression which is fully bound and self-contained. It may be either a constant or a combinator where all the subexpressions are supercombinators.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • Supercombinators are used in the implementation of functional languages.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From super- + combinator.