"pointerless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: pointer + -less Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pointer|less}} pointer + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pointerless (not comparable)
  1. (computing, programming) Without the use of pointers. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing, Programming

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