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functionals

/fʌŋkˈʃɑːnəls/ noun · British & US
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What does functionals mean?

noun

In mathematics, a functional is a function whose domain is a vector space or other type of mathematical object. In computer science, a functional is a programming paradigm that emphasizes the use of pure functions.

Example

"The mathematician studied the properties of functionals in linear algebra."

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