Python Lambda function is a small anonymous function. These functions are called anonymous because they are not declared in the standard manner by using the def keyword. A lambda function can take any number of arguments, but can only have one expression.

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Lambda Syntax

lambda arguments : expression

In Lambda Function the expressions are executed and the result is returned.

Single Argument Lambda Function:

x = lambda a : a + 10
print(x(5))

# Output -> 15

Multiple Argument Lambda Function:

x = lambda a, b : a * b
y = x(5,6)              # y stores return value
print(y)

# Output -> 30
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