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ad hoc polymorphism: a standalone construct

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ad hocpolymorphism1 CONSTRUCTAd hoc polymorphismSTRACHEY · PROGRAMMING

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polymorphism in which one name denotes different implementations for different types, chosen case by case, in contrast to uniform parametric polymorphism.

In programming languages, ad hoc polymorphism refers to polymorphism in which one name denotes different implementations for different types, chosen case by case, in contrast to uniform parametric polymorphism. This meaning comes from Strachey (2000) in Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation.[1]

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  1. Strachey, C. (2000). Fundamental Concepts in Programming Languages. Higher-Order and Symbolic Computation, 13(1-2), 11-49. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1010000313106

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