Meaning of the word idempotent in English
What does idempotent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
idempotent
US /ˌaɪ.demˈpoʊ.t̬ənt/
UK /ˌɪd.əmˈpəʊ.tənt/
Adjective
(of an operation or function) producing the same result if it is applied to itself once or repeatedly
Example:
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In mathematics, an operation is idempotent if applying it multiple times yields the same result as applying it once.
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Saving a file is an idempotent action; saving it multiple times doesn't change the final state of the file.