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Meaning of negative indexing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The use of a negative integer as an array offset to access from the end of the array. Array[-3] accesses the 3ʳᵈ element from the end of the array, the same as Array[ArraySize - 3].

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

negative interest negative logic negative lookahead negative lookaround negative lookbehind negative Nancy

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