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nested


Meanings
  • noun

    A container or wrapper that encloses or surrounds something else.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with nested
nestled , restless , chestnuts , westward
Homophones
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  1. Nested (Verb) : To arrange elements in a hierarchical structure.


Variants
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nest , nested , nesting , nests
Etymology
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Derived from Old English 'nesan' meaning 'to nest' or 'to enclose'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nested' is often used in computer programming to describe data structures where elements are stored in a hierarchical or nested arrangement.

  2. The term 'nested' can also be used in the context of Russian dolls, where each doll is smaller and fits inside the previous one.


Related Concepts
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  1. Container: A physical object used to store or transport other objects.

  2. Nesting: The act of arranging objects or elements in a hierarchical or nested structure.


Culture
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In literature, 'nested' can refer to a story within a story or a narrative that is contained within another narrative. In art, 'nested' can refer to a technique where multiple layers or shapes are enclosed within each other.

How to Memorize "nested"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a box or container enclosing an object or imagine a bird building a nest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nested' with the idea of something being enclosed or protected.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'NEST' to remember the definition: N-encloses, E-ncapsulates, S-urrounds, T-ransports.


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