Steven D'Aprano <steve+pyt...@pearwood.info> added the comment:
I hear what you are saying, but "ulp" is the standard term of art. Sure
it is non-obvious until you learn it, just like other technical terms
like "mro", "abc" or "ast".
Mathematics and numeric programming are rife with short names that are
non-obvious and often ambiguous with "ordinary" words, e.g.
sin, tan, log, nan
to mention just a few. "ulp" is a technical, and subtle, concept to
grasp, and no easier to understand when spelled out as "unit in last
place".
At least ulp is a TLA from English, unlike (say) "sine" which ultimately
derives from the Sanscrit word "jya" (chord), via Arabic and Latin. If
you've ever wondered if the trigonometric sin() function is related to
the sinus cavities in your nose, yes it is :-)
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