Functor — For functors as a synonym of function objects in computer programming to pass function pointers along with its state, see function object. For the use of the functor morphism presented here in functional programming see also the fmap function of… … Wikipedia
Functor category — In category theory, a branch of mathematics, the functors between two given categories can themselves be turned into a category; the morphisms in this functor category are natural transformations between functors. Functor categories are of… … Wikipedia
functor — noun Date: 1935 something that performs a function or an operation … New Collegiate Dictionary
functor — /fungk teuhr/, n. 1. that which functions. 2. Ling. a function word or affix. Cf. contentive. [1935 40; FUNCT(ION) + OR2] * * * … Universalium
functor — noun a) a function word b) a function object … Wiktionary
functor — [ fʌŋktə] noun Logic & Mathematics a function; an operator … English new terms dictionary
functor — func·tor … English syllables
functor — func•tor [[t]ˈfʌŋk tər[/t]] n. that which functions; operator • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
functor — /ˈfʌŋktə/ (say fungktuh) noun a factor among others which brings about a certain condition; a parameter. {funct(ion) + or2} …
functor — … Useful english dictionary
