Rectangular

Definition

In the context of a 2D array, 'rectangular' refers to an array where all rows have the same number of columns. Each row is of equal length, making it easier to access specific positions within the array.

Related terms

Jagged Array: A type of 2D array where different rows can have different numbers of columns, resulting in irregular shapes.

Square Array: A special type of rectangular array where the number of rows is equal to the number of columns.

Element:

Individual items stored within an array, which can be accessed using their indices.