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re-entrant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective re-entrant has 1 sense
  1. re-entrant, reentrant - (of angles) pointing inward; "a polygon with re-entrant angles"
    Antonym: salient

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

A term used in various fields to describe a boundary or point that is entered or crossed again from within.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Sense 1:

Popular: Describes a location that is frequently entered or visited again, particularly by tourists or locals.

Usage:

"The beach town is a re-entrant spot for surfers, attracting both locals and travelers seeking the perfect wave."

Sense 2:

Local: In geology, refers to a region where a river or stream intersects the drainage divide and takes an unexpected course in the opposite direction.

Usage:

"The re-entrant valley created by the river's unusual path has become a local landmark, offering breathtaking views for hikers."

Sense 3:

Local: In computer science, describes a section of code that allows execution to jump back to a previously passed point or to a parallel section of code.

Usage:

"The re-entrant subroutine allows the program to execute specific tasks on demand, enhancing the efficiency of the overall system."

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