Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The "+" operator is an arithmetic operator commonly used for addition. However, it also serves as the concatenation operator for combining strings together.
Related terms
Arithmetic operators: Mathematical symbols used to perform calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Comparison operators: Symbols used to compare values and determine their relationship (e.g., greater than, less than).
Logical operators: Symbols used to combine or manipulate boolean values (e.g., AND, OR).