idempotence

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mathematics) A quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on outcome – being idempotent.

Etymology

Compound from English idem (same) + English potence (the quality of having power).

Origin

English

potence

Gloss

the quality of having power

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