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Zero-indexed language

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

In computer programming, zero-indexed language refers to systems where counting starts from 0 instead of 1 when accessing elements in an ordered collection (e.g., arrays).

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