back pointer en · NOUN
Etymology
From back + pointer.
Meanings
- A pointer that reciprocates another structure's pointer to its own containing structure, typically found in doubly linked lists and trees.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| backpointer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| back pointers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| back-pointer | alternative | lexicographic |