Mathematica
BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

Slot


represents the first argument supplied to a pure function.

#n
represents the ^(th) argument.

DetailsDetails

  • 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.
  • gives the head of the function, i.e., the pure function itself.
New in 1
Send Feedback
Mathematica 9 is now available!

400+ new features, including the new Wolfram Predictive Interface, social network analysis, enterprise CDF deployment, and more »

Try Now
Buy/Upgrade
New to Mathematica? Find your learning path »
Have a question? Ask support »