Idempotent
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪdiˈɛmˈpoʊtənt/
Idempotent (adjective)
- Describes an operation that gives the same result even if done multiple times.
Examples
- The function is idempotent, so applying it twice gives the same result.
- An idempotent operation will not alter the outcome if repeated.
Common collocations: idempotent function, idempotent operation, idempotent element