elem
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- noun
- /ˈɛlɛm/
- Specialized
- The function returns the first elem that matches the search criteria.
Examples
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The elem is crucial in this data structure.
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In this code, every elem of the array is doubled.
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Each elem in the list must be checked for errors before processing.
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You need to define each elem carefully.
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In programming, an elem can represent a specific item in an array.
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The HTML document is structured with various tags, each representing a different elem.
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You can access each elem in the list using its index number.
Surface Forms
Morphology
elem = element (transparent) = element + elementary
Clipping 'elem' from 'element' is a straightforward abbreviation used in technical contexts; the meaning as 'a single item' is directly predictable from 'element'.
Etymology
Elem is a short form of element, a word that comes from Latin and means 'a basic part'. So in code, elem is used to name one single item in a list or structure.