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Higher-order function

In mathematics and computer science, a higher-order function (HOF) is a function that does at least one of the following:

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Higher-order function

Nodes55
Edges54
Triples9
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.036364
Components1

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Higher-order function

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Higher-order function → Iftwicehas, In, The, This
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Cinstance ofAlternativesFunction pointersFunction pointers in languages0.80text
Cinstance ofFunction pointersFunction pointers in languages0.80text
Higher-order functionrelated to Direct supportThe0.60section
Higher-order functionrelated to Direct supportIn0.60section
Higher-order functionrelated to Direct supportIftwicehas0.60section
Higher-order functionrelated to Direct supportThis0.60section
Higher-order functionrelated to General examplesIt0.60section
Higher-order functionrelated to General examplesThe0.60section
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