orderless function

[/ˈɔːrdərləs ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: orderless functions
função sem ordem
1. A mathematical or computational function whose output does not depend on the sequence or arrangement of its inputs; a function that treats its arguments as an unordered set rather than an ordered sequence
An orderless function like addition treats {2, 3} and {3, 2} identically, always returning 5.
Uma função sem ordem como a adição trata {2, 3} e {3, 2} de forma idêntica, sempre retornando 5.
2. In formal logic and set theory, a function where the order of arguments is irrelevant to the result
The intersection of sets is an orderless function because A ∩ B equals B ∩ A.
A interseção de conjuntos é uma função sem ordem porque A ∩ B é igual a B ∩ A.
This is primarily a technical term used in mathematics, computer science, and formal logic education. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazilian Portuguese or English-speaking contexts, but rather in academic and professional technical settings where mathematical precision is required.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
commutative functionsymmetric functionorder-independent functionunordered function
Antonyms / Antônimos
ordered functionsequence-dependent functionposition-sensitive function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função sem ordem
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazilian mathematics education
Portugal
função sem ordem
Same translation used in Portuguese mathematics context
General Technical
função comutativa
Alternative technical term emphasizing the commutative property

Related Words

commutativityset theorysymmetric operationpermutationargument orderfunction composition

Related Idioms & Phrases

order doesn't matter
argument-agnostic function
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