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monadic

monadic

1 9.8
Relating to a function that takes only one input
  • adjective
  • /məˈnædɪk/
translation icon : monádico
  • (The analogous operation in monadic ML, safePerformIO, is safe because of the value restriction on polymorphism.)

Examples

  • The Future API in Akka is very rich, but the key for us is its monadic nature.

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  • And essentially this is like some sort of calculus of monadic predicates.

  • (Here I write "a raises r" as a monadic type for computations of type a that can raise an exception in the row r.)

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  • A monadic function takes only one argument, making it simpler to reason about.

  • In programming, a monadic design pattern often helps manage side effects more effectively.

  • The concept of a monadic state allows us to handle computations with a single input stream.

Synonyms

single
vsmonadic
976 1.0

Applying to only one group or system

is technical, referring to one input or element in formal contexts
unary
vsmonadic
  • Specialized
8.4

Having only one part in math or logic

is about any one-input or one-element situation beyond only math
monodic
vsmonadic
  • Specialized
9.9

A single melody without accompaniment or harmony, like a solo voice

is broader, applying to any one-unit or one-argument case
monodical
vsmonadic
  • Specialized
9.9

Having one tune sung or played without other parts

covers many fields, not only musical melody contexts

Antonyms

multiple
899 3.2

Having more than one part, person, or thing

Compounds

monadic operation
  • Specialized
9.4

A math or programming action that takes only one input, like negation

Surface Forms

monadic positive

Morphology

monadic = monad (semi-transparent) = monad + ic

Formed from 'monad' + '-ic' in a regular way, but 'monad' and the combining form 'mono-' are relatively rare/technical, so the meaning is only partially obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Monadic comes from the Greek prefix mono- meaning 'one', the same root you see in monologue and monotone. So in math and computing a monadic function or process means it has 'one' input or is made of a single part.