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unary operator

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A symbol representing unary operation; an operator taking one operand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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  • Finnish: unaarioperaattori — operator taking one operand
  • Japanese: 単項演算子 (tankō enzanshi) — operator taking one operand
  • Polish: operator jednoargumentowy — operator taking one operand
  • Serbo-Croatian: unarni operator — operator taking one operand