Standard Lemma guide

lvalue

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɛl.væl.juː/

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noun

Meaning 1

A value that can be treated as an address or storage location.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: rvalue

Broader terms: rvalue

History

Etymology

From L + value, where L stands for left-hand side (of an assignment). In the context of the C programming language it is sometimes re-explained as locator value.