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nthcdr
nthcdr
(LISP function) -- returns list without its first n elements
Syntax
nthcdr n list
Inputs
| name | data type(s) | comments |
|---|---|---|
| n | a non-negative integer | |
| list | a list or tree |
Output
| output | data type(s) | comments |
|---|---|---|
| first | a tree |
Description
This function performs the operation [_ cdr ](glossary#CDR) _n times on list and returns the result. The effect is that the first n elements are removed.
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LISP functions |
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The basic LISP functions are too numerous to document comprehensively in this manual. As an aid to the neophyte, the most commonly used have been included in this documentation, but they represent a small fraction of the total functionality of the MCL environment. Numerous on-line resources exist, for instance the online version of Common Lisp the Language, 2nd Edition.
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