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last-n

last-n
(lists module) -- returns the last n elements of a list
Syntax
last-n list n
Inputs
| name | data type(s) | comments |
|---|---|---|
| list | a tree | |
| n | a non-negative integer |
Output
| output | data type(s) | comments |
|---|---|---|
| first | a tree |
Description
Returns the last n elements of the list . If n is longer than the length of list , the entire list is returned.
This function is identical to the LISP function last .
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last-n always returns a list even if asked to return just one element. To isolate the last element of a list as an atom, use last-elem .
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