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= Hylomorphism (computer science)
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Hylomorphism is a concept derived from philosophy, specifically from Aristotle's metaphysics, but it has been adapted and utilized in computer science, particularly in the context of functional programming and type theory. In this context, hylomorphism refers to a specific kind of recursive data structure or computation.