Backarrows

/ˈbækəræroʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of backarrow; multiple backward-pointing arrow symbols used in technical contexts.

Etymology

Simple plural of backarrow formed by adding -s. Maintains the compound structure while indicating multiples.

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When a programmer says they used 'backarrows' in their code, they're typically working with functional programming languages that think differently about how instructions flow.

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