Pathname
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pathname is a noun meaning (computing) The full name of a computer file, including the names of any directories or subdirectories in the path needed to access it.
Meaning
(computing) The full name of a computer file, including the names of any directories or subdirectories in the path needed to access it.
Example Sentences
Meronyms: filepath, filename, basename
Word Forms
- pathnames
Synonyms for pathname
Depending on context, synonyms include filespec.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include routing, map, route, path, filepath, keypath.
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