order-dependent function

[/ˈɔːrdər dɪˈpendənt ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: order-dependent functions / funções dependentes de ordem
função dependente de ordem
1. A function in mathematics or computer science whose output or behavior changes based on the sequence or order in which inputs are provided or operations are executed
The result of an order-dependent function may differ significantly depending on whether operation A is performed before or after operation B.
O resultado de uma função dependente de ordem pode diferir significativamente dependendo se a operação A é realizada antes ou depois da operação B.
2. In programming, a function that produces different results when the same inputs are applied in different sequences due to state changes or side effects
Database transactions often involve order-dependent functions where the sequence of queries affects the final outcome.
As transações de banco de dados frequentemente envolvem funções dependentes de ordem onde a sequência de consultas afeta o resultado final.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in academic and professional settings in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly in computer science, software engineering, and mathematics. There is no colloquial equivalent, and the term is used uniformly across Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequence-sensitive functionnon-commutative functionstate-dependent functionpath-dependent function
Antonyms / Antônimos
commutative functionorder-independent functionpure function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
função dependente de ordem
Standard technical terminology used in computer science and mathematics
São Paulo
função dependente de sequência
Alternative term sometimes used in software development contexts
Portugal
função dependente da ordem
Uses definite article variation common in European Portuguese
Academic/Technical
função sensível à ordem
Used in mathematical and academic publications

Related Words

commutativityassociativityfunction compositionside effectsstate managementdependency graph

Related Idioms & Phrases

the order matters
sequence-dependent behavior
path dependency
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