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Slot (#)

#
represents the first argument supplied to a pure function.

#n
represents the n

argument.

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# is used to represent arguments or formal parameters in pure functions of the form body& or Function[body].

# is equivalent to Slot[1].

#n is equivalent to Slot[n]. n must be a non-negative integer.

#0 gives the head of the function, i.e., the pure function itself.

Basic Examples (2)

# represents the first argument of a pure function:

Use numbered arguments:

Generalizations & Extensions (1)

Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (3)

Possible Issues (2)

Neat Examples (1)

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