Donna L.Y. wrote:
> On 30-Jun-06, at 6:28 PM, Miller, Raul D wrote:
> > J's %: is a function, it's not the concept "square root".
>
> Why not use the J term VERB?

Because that describes a different concept.

J's roll (?) is an example of a verb that is not a function:
   ?9
0
   ?9
5

Also, if it matters, adverbs and conjunctions can be functions,
even though they are not verbs.

> Why does the definition of monadic %: say Square Root but you say
>  it is not the concept of "square route"?

There, I'm trying to draw a contrast between "function" and
"concept".

> Why not include the result

That ground had already been covered.

-- 
Raul

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