What does cons mean?
Cons means plural of con.
Cons
/ˈkɑnz/ · noun
Meaning
plural of con.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of con
- (programming) A data structure in Lisp that is a pair of pointers, car and cdr, used mainly for lists.
- (programming) To obtain a list from a cons or a nesting of conses; to prepend an element to a list by forming a cons of that element and the list; to obtain a list from a smaller one by repeated application of such kind of prepending.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of con
Example Sentences
This version of length arises naturally from the recursive definition of a list: “a list is either the empty list or an element consed onto another list.”
Synonyms for cons
Antonyms for cons
Related Words
Word Forms
- conses
- consing
- consed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cons?
Common synonyms include cons cell.
What is the opposite of cons?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cons in a sentence?
This version of length arises naturally from the recursive definition of a list: “a list is either the empty list or an element consed onto another list.”
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