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The lambda-operator [λ-operator] is the most universal operator in formal languages. Before it is discussed some general remarks concerning the notion of operator will be of use.

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Grzegorczyk, A. (1981). Lambda-Operator. In: Marciszewski, W. (eds) Dictionary of Logic as Applied in the Study of Language. Nijhoff International Philosophy Series, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1253-8_36

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