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
Rectangular arrays are multi-dimensional arrays where each row has the same number of elements and each column has the same number of elements. They are often used to store and manipulate tabular data.
Related terms
Jagged Arrays: Jagged arrays are multi-dimensional arrays where each row can have different lengths. Unlike rectangular arrays, jagged arrays do not have consistent column sizes.
Two-Dimensional Arrays: Two-dimensional arrays are rectangular arrays with two dimensions - rows and columns.
Matrix Operations: Matrix operations involve performing mathematical calculations on matrices, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and finding determinants.