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Postfix Notation

Definition: Postfix notation is a mathematical notation where operators are written after their operands.

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Sense 1:

Part of Speech: noun

Usage: In mathematics and computer programming.

Meaning: Postfix notation, also known as reverse Polish notation (RPN), is a way of writing arithmetic expressions without the use of parentheses. The operands appear before the operator, making it easier for computers to evaluate the expressions.

Example Sentence: In postfix notation, the expression "2 3 +" is equivalent to the infix expression "2 + 3".

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adjective

Usage: In computing or programming contexts.

Meaning: Referring to a notation or language that uses postfix notation for operations or calculations.

Example Sentence: The programming language RPL (Reverse Polish Lisp) uses postfix notation for all of its arithmetic operations.

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