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monomorphic

monomorphic

9.6
Using only one data type
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈmɔrfɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : monomórfico
  • The monomorphic function only accepts integer inputs.

Examples

  • The codebase was easier to maintain because most of its components were monomorphic rather than generic.

  • Performance improved after rewriting the generic method as a monomorphic version for this use case.

  • A monomorphic function can only process one specific type of input in this programming language.

  • In this programming language, the types are monomorphic.

  • In order to optimize performance, developers should ensure their functions are monomorphic by restricting input types.

  • A monomorphic structure allows for faster execution since it handles a single data type efficiently.

  • When working with monomorphic functions, you can achieve better memory usage compared to those that support multiple types.

Antonyms

polytypic
  • Specialized
8.6

Able to work with many different data types like lists or trees

How Generic

polymorphic
  • Specialized
1 8.9
monomorphic
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

monomorphic positive

Morphology

monomorphic = morphic (semi-transparent) = mono + morph + ic

The prefixed structure is clear, but the programming sense is a technical specialization referring to a single concrete type.

Etymology

Monomorphic comes from the Greek parts mono- 'one' and morph 'form'. In programming it describes code that uses only one form or data type, so a monomorphic function works with just one specific type.