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Complete development of a lambda term (M∙)

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Define x∙=x, (λx.M)∙=λx.M∙, and develop an application by contracting its root when that root is syntactically a beta-redex: ((λx.M)N)∙=M∙[x:=N∙]. Otherwise (MN)∙=M∙N∙. Newly created root redexes need not be contracted. Induction with the substitution lemma proves that if M⇒N, then N⇒M∙. Thus any two parallel reducts share this reduct.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2002 / iii / Paper 76 / 1 / Solution
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