higher-order function
[ˈhaɪər ˈɔrdər ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: higher-order functions
função de ordem superior
1. A function that takes one or more functions as arguments or returns a function as its result
The map function is a higher-order function that applies a given function to each element of a list.
A função map é uma função de ordem superior que aplica uma função dada a cada elemento de uma lista.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a function that operates on other functions, either by taking them as input or producing them as output
Higher-order functions enable powerful functional programming patterns like composition and currying.
Funções de ordem superior permitem padrões poderosos de programação funcional como composição e currying.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It's fundamental to functional programming paradigms that have become increasingly popular in modern development. The term is consistently used across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities with minimal regional variation, reflecting the global nature of programming language documentation and open-source software.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compose functions using higher-order functions
pass functions as arguments to higher-order functions
return a function from a higher-order function
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