noun
functor
Functor (noun) means a grammar term for a word that mainly shows relationships between other words, rather than carrying meaning of its own.
noun
1
A grammar term for a word that mainly shows relationships between other words, rather than carrying meaning of its own.
2
In computing, an object that behaves as if it were a function.
3
In mathematics, a mapping between two categories that turns objects into objects and arrows into arrows while keeping how they combine and their identities intact.
4
In programming, a type that lets a function be applied to the values held inside it, based on the same idea as its mathematical namesake.
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Etymology
From function, modelled on factor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of functor?
"functor" (noun) means a grammar term for a word that mainly shows relationships between other words, rather than carrying meaning of its own.
What are the different meanings of functor?
"functor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A grammar term for a word that mainly shows relationships between other words, rather than carrying meaning of its own; 2. In computing, an object that behaves as if it were a function; 3. In mathematics, a mapping between two categories that turns objects into objects and arrows into arrows while keeping how they combine and their identities intact.
