Comparisons for Lexical Variables and Functions

Normal, lexical variables have lexical scope and indefinite extent [via closures].

Symbol-to-Function bindings established with DEFUN have indefinite scope and indefinite extent.

Dynamic variables have indefinite scope and limited extent. [Limited by duration of evaluation of the construct that establishes the binding, e.g., by (double 2) ].

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