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C++

/ˈsi.plʌs.plʌs/

C++ proper noun: a multiparadigm high-level compiled programming language that is a more advanced derivative of C.

Proper noun

C++

  1. A multiparadigm high-level compiled programming language that is a more advanced derivative of C.
    • Rvalue references were introduced into C++0x to provide a mechanism for capturing an rvalue temporary (which could previously be done in C++ using traditional lvalue references to const) and allowing modification of its value (which could not).2010 March 12, William M. Miller, “A Taxonomy of Expression Value Categories”, in C++ Standards Committee Papers, page 2

C++ meaning in Arabic and Persian

C++ in Arabic

C++
سِي++ sī blas blas, سِي بْلَس بْلَس sī blas blas

C++ in Persian

C++
سی++ si-pelâs-pelâs, سیپلاسپلاس si-pelâs-pelâs

Origin of C++

From the name of the C language (on which it was based) and ++, the increment operator in both languages, suggesting an addition to C.

Words formed from C++

Questions about C++

What does C++ mean?
C++ means a multiparadigm high-level compiled programming language that is a more advanced derivative of C.
What is C++ in Arabic?
C++ in Arabic is سِي++ (sī blas blas), سِي بْلَس بْلَس (sī blas blas). See C++ meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is C++?
C++ is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce C++?
C++ is pronounced /ˈsi.plʌs.plʌs/.

Words near C++ in the dictionary

  1. c*cksuckers
  2. c*nt
  3. c*nts
  4. c*t
  5. C+
  6. C++
  7. C++'er
  8. C++'ers
  9. C++er
  10. C++ers
  11. c-

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