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backslash

/ˈbækˌslæʃ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A special character used in computing as an escape character.

    - "In Java, the backslash is used before a quotation mark to include it in a string."
    - "In C++, the backslash is used before a newline character to represent a carriage return."

Antonyms

slash
Synonyms

reverse solidus , slosh , whack
Variants
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backslash , backslashes
Etymology
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The backslash character originated from the backslash mark used in typography and shorthand writing. It is represented by the Unicode character U+005C.


Trivia
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  1. The backslash character is also known as the reverse solidus, back slash, or backslash character.

  2. The backslash character is not commonly used in everyday language and is mainly used in computing and programming.


Related Concepts
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  1. Escape character: A character or sequence of characters that alerts the compiler or interpreter to treat the next character or group of characters in a special way.


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The backslash character has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "backslash"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a backslash character (\) as a line that goes backward, like a reversed forward slash (/).

  2. associate

    - Associate the backslash character with the concept of an escape or a way out, as it is used to introduce special characters or sequences in programming.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Backward Slash' to remember that the backslash character goes backward.


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