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back pointer

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Alternative forms

back-pointer
backpointer

Etymology

From back +‎ pointer.

Noun

back pointer (plural back pointers)

(programming) A pointer that reciprocates another structure's pointer to its own containing structure, typically found in doubly linked lists and trees.

Related terms

weak pointer

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