Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ackermann function

/ˈækə(ɹ)mən ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.32 in modern English

Syllables: ack-er-man-n -func-tion
IPA: /ˈækə(ɹ)mən ˈfʌŋkʃən/

30

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

One of the simplest and earliest examples of a total computable function that is not primitive recursive.

Etymology

Named after Wilhelm Ackermann.

Questions

How do you pronounce ackermann function?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈækə(ɹ)mən ˈfʌŋkʃən/.
What does ackermann function mean?: One of the simplest and earliest examples of a total computable function that is not primitive recursive.
Where does ackermann function come from?: Named after Wilhelm Ackermann.

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