Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnæd/
noun a single unit; the smallest indivisible unit of a thing
A1 A monad is a small, single-celled organism found in ponds and lakes.
A2 In computer programming, a monad is a design pattern used to manage side effects.
B1 The philosopher Leibniz introduced the concept of monads as indivisible units of reality.
B2 Functional programming languages like Haskell make extensive use of monads for handling state.
C1 Monads in category theory provide a way to structure mathematical concepts.
C2 Advanced programmers often delve into the intricacies of monads to improve code efficiency.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a monad
A1 I saw a monad flower in the garden.
A2 The monad design on the wallpaper caught my eye.
B1 She described her style as monad, with minimalistic furniture and decor.
B2 The monad architecture of the building was praised for its simplicity and elegance.
C1 The artist's monad approach to painting has gained recognition in the art world.
C2 The monad philosophy of living in harmony with nature resonated deeply with the audience.
formal In category theory, a monad is a structure that represents a specific type of algebraic structure.
informal I'm trying to wrap my head around the concept of a monad in functional programming.
slang Dude, monads are like the building blocks of pure functional programming.
figurative The monad can be seen as a container that encapsulates values within a specific context.
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