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Meaning of type theory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A branch of mathematical logic and theoretical computer science concerned with types.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Čeština teorie typů
Deutsch Typentheorie
Suomi tyyppiteoria

Examples

“Although it is not generally regarded as the foundation for classical mathematics, set⟳ theory being more customary, type⟳ theory still has numerous applications, especially in computer science and the theory of programming languages.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

type variety type-founder type-in type-token distinction type-token ratio Type-wheel

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