- anamorphism
- anamorphism (n.) "distorted projection or perspective," 1836; see ANAMORPHOSIS (Cf. anamorphosis) + -ISM (Cf. -ism).
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Anamorphism — is a concept from functional programming grounded in category theory. The term comes from Greek Polytonic|ανα (upwards) + morphism (from Greek Polytonic|μορφή, or form, shape).Anamorphisms in functional programmingIn functional programming, an… … Wikipedia
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anamorphism — ☆ anamorphism [an΄ə môr′fiz΄əm] n. [ ANA + MORPH + ISM ] Geol. intense metamorphism deep within the earth, producing very dense, highly complex minerals … English World dictionary
anamorphism — anamorfizmas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Uolienos kitimo procesų, vykstančių giliai Žemės plutoje, visuma. atitikmenys: angl. anamorphism rus. анаморфизм … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
anamorphism — /an euh mawr fiz euhm/, n. Geol. metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth s surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals. Cf. katamorphism. [1830 40; ANA + MORPHISM] * * * … Universalium
anamorphism — noun a generalization of the list producing unfolds known from functional programming to arbitrary abstract data types that can be described as final coalgebras See Also: anamorphic … Wiktionary
anamorphism — an·a·mor·phism … English syllables
anamorphism — noun 1. the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes • Syn: ↑anamorphosis • Hypernyms: ↑evolution, ↑organic evolution, ↑phylogeny, ↑phylogenesis 2. metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth s surface; … Useful english dictionary
Hylomorphism (computer science) — In computer science, and in particular functional programming, a hylomorphism is a recursive function, corresponding to the composition of an anamorphism (which first builds a set of results; also known as unfolding ) and a catamorphism (which… … Wikipedia
Anamorphisme — Traduction à relire Anamorphism → Anamorphisme … Wikipédia en Français
