๐Ÿ’ปap computer science a review

Element

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An element refers to an individual value stored within a data structure, such as an array. Each element has a unique position or index that allows it to be accessed and manipulated.