Anamorphism vs. Unfold — What's the Difference?

In computer programming, an anamorphism is a function that generates a sequence by repeated application of the function to its previous result. You begin with some value A and apply a function f to it to get B. Then you apply f to B to get C, and so on until some terminating condition is reached.

To open and spread out (something folded); extend.

(computer science) a generalization of the list-producing unfolds known from functional programming to arbitrary abstract data types that can be described as final coalgebras

To remove the coverings from; disclose to view

A distorted image.

To reveal gradually by written or spoken explanation; make known

A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending.

To become spread out; open out

The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes

To develop or occur as a series of events or stages

Metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals

To be revealed gradually to the understanding

A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

To undo a folding.

(intransitive) To turn out; to happen; to develop.

(transitive) To reveal.

To open (anything covered or closed); to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development.

To release from a fold or pen.

In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out; as, to unfold a tablecloth.

To open, as anything covered or close; to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to display; to disclose; to reveal; to elucidate; to explain; as, to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a science.

To release from a fold or pen; as, to unfold sheep.

To open; to expand; to become disclosed or developed.

Develop or come to a promising stage;

Open to the view;

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;

Spread out or open from a closed or folded state;