nested
Fit within another
Nested describes something placed inside another thing of the same kind, like Russian dolls or boxes that fit within boxes.
In computing, nested refers to structures contained within structures of the same type: nested loops, nested folders, nested functions.
The term implies hierarchy and containment: The nested brackets made the code hard to read.
Nested can also describe birds that have built or settled into a nest.
Curve closing on itself
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
- functionPurpose or duty
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- self-referencePointing to oneself
fractal · matryoshka · inception · recursion · subroutine · backtracking · depth-first · termination
Lidded storage container
- containerThing for storing items
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- dollToy human figure
- shellHard outer covering
capsule · envelope · pocket · casing · housing · chamber · cavity · receptacle
Stacked levels or coatings
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- tiersHorizontal arranged levels
- subfoldersNested file containers
- directoriesLists of names, contacts
subdirectories · tree · branches · parent · child · depth · structure · outline
Comfortably close-fitting
- tuckedFolded or pushed in
- curledFormed into coils
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- burrowedDug a hole beneath
huddled · sheltered · cocooned · ensconced · nestled · warm · secure · comfortable
Combined into a whole
- incorporatedLegally formed as company
- insertedPut inside or between
- inlaidSet into a surface
- implantedInserted into tissue
interwoven · enmeshed · entwined · interspersed · infused · ingrained · buried · hidden
loop
Curve closing on itself
self-reference · fractal · matryoshka · inception · recursion · subroutine · backtracking · depth-first · termination · convergence
box
Lidded storage container
- containerThing for storing items
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- dollToy human figure
shell · capsule · envelope · pocket · casing · housing · chamber · cavity · receptacle · vessel
layers
Stacked levels or coatings
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- tiersHorizontal arranged levels
- subfoldersNested file containers
directories · subdirectories · tree · branches · parent · child · depth · structure · outline · indentation
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
burrowed · huddled · sheltered · cocooned · ensconced · nestled · warm · secure · comfortable · safe
integrated
Combined into a whole
- incorporatedLegally formed as company
- insertedPut inside or between
- inlaidSet into a surface
implanted · interwoven · enmeshed · entwined · interspersed · infused · ingrained · buried · hidden · concealed
- classificationsclassified, hierarchical, class, unclassified, categorical
- hierarchiestier, tiers, level, levels, rank
- layered thingslasagna, cake, onion, layer cake, plywood
- sequencessequence, arithmetic, series, geometric, progressions
- positionsabove, behind, below, beside, between
- pattern traitsregularity, symmetry, repetition, uniformity, variation
nestedunnested
Extracted from enclosure
independent · standalone · outside · uncontained · external
nestedflat
Lacking vertical variation
linear · sequential · top-level · shallow · non-hierarchical
- nest eggSaved money for later
- rat's nestsSeverely matted hair clumps
- empty nestHome without children anymore
- bird's nestAvian home structure
- hornet's nestAggressive insect hive
- leave the nestBegin living independently
nest, nestle, nests, nesting, nestling, bird's nest, nester, nesters, nestlings