escape character

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A single metacharacter, usually a control code, which in a sequence of characters signifies that what is to follow takes an alternative interpretation. The term escape sequence refers to the escape character and the subsequent character or characters so modified.

Etymology

Compound from English escape + English character (a distinguishing feature of a taxon).

Origin

English

character

Gloss

a distinguishing feature of a taxon

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