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Nonterminals

Definition:

Nonterminals, in the context of computer science and formal languages, refer to symbols or elements that appear in the rules or productions of a formal grammar, but are not terminal symbols. Terminal symbols, on the other hand, represent the ultimate elements of a language.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. In formal grammar, symbols that appear in rules but are not terminal symbols.
2. Alternative interpretation (mention if applicable)

Usages:

Popular: Nonterminals are commonly used in the field of computer science to denote symbols within a formal grammar.

Local: Nonterminals are essential in programming languages like C, C++, and Java for defining the structure and syntax of a program.

Sample Sentences:

1. The nonterminals in the context-free grammar represent syntactic structures.
2. Using nonterminals, programmers can specify the desired behavior of a program.

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