Idempotence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪdɛmˈpəʊtəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Idempotence is a noun meaning (mathematics, computing) A quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on the outcome; the state of being idempotent.
Meaning
(mathematics, computing) A quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on the outcome; the state of being idempotent.
Example Sentences
The proof (Tables 9 and 10) of idempotence for both OR and AND follows from examining the definition of each operation under the constraint that both inputs have the same value.
Word Forms
- idempotency
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include idempotentness, impotentness, unipotence, effectlessness, nullipotence, ineffectivity.
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