Idempotence

noun/ˈaɪdəmˌpoʊtəns/tech
Definition
The property of an operation whereby applying it multiple times has the same effect as applying it once.
Etymology
Latin roots, idem (“same”) +‎ potence (“the quality of having power”) – literally, “the quality of having the same power”. Coined by 19th century American mathematician Benjamin Peirce in context of algebra.
In a sentence
  • Idempotence is a prerequisite for reliable message processing.
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added 2023-10-11