I guess "function code" is as good a description as any. Usually there is no deep meaning behind the particular value of a function code. Sometimes there is a small mnemonic value:
x o. y is an odd or even function, the same as the parity of x . (-x) p: y is the inverse of x p: y, if there is an inverse. Likewise x s: y . x u: y should have been made to follow this pattern (but does not). ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracy Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, February 2, 2007 12:01 pm Subject: [Jprogramming] What is the name for x in x $. y ? > When we use a phrase such as 4 $. y the value four signals selection > among discrete options. I'm wondering if there is a term used to > referto such arguments? > > When discussing 4 $. $. with my eldest son, he teased me by saying > "Apparently 'four' means something to J users other than what four > meansto everybody else. It means 'Jump through a hoop.'" I > responded, "It > means jump through hoop four, actually." So, if there isn't an > established word for these specification arguments, I'll probably call > them hoops. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
