rest parameter

noun

A final parameter to a function, allowing it to accept an indefinite number of arguments as an array.

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Meanings

nounrest parameter (plural rest parameters)

plural rest parameters

  1. computingA final parameter to a function, allowing it to accept an indefinite number of arguments as an array.
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