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
Reverse traversal involves accessing elements in reverse order, starting from the last element and moving towards the first element in a collection or data structure.
Related terms
forward traversal: Forward traversal involves accessing elements in their natural order, starting from the first element and moving towards the last element in a collection or data structure.
linked list: A linked list is a linear data structure where each element (node) contains a reference to the next node, forming a chain-like structure.
stack: A stack is an abstract data type that follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle, where elements are added and removed from only one end.