Tuple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʊpəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tuple is a noun meaning (set theory) A finite sequence of terms.
Meaning
(set theory) A finite sequence of terms.
More Meanings
- (databases) A single row in a relational database.
- (computing) A set of comma-separated values passed to a program or operating system as a parameter to a function call.
- (programming) A fixed-size container data type similar to a list that can hold different types of elements.
Example Sentences
Unlike lists, tuples are not formed by consing.
Both Python and Haskell have a tuple data type as well as a list data type.
Word Forms
- tuples
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relation, structure, sequence, family, extension, poset.
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