Is a list still a list if you only have one item on it?

[her209]

When does a list become not a list, i.e., can you have a list with no items on it?

 

[Aberforth]

Yes, in C++ and VB.

 

[ObiDon]

maybe if it's on one of those pre-printed and numbered list pads

 

[Ramma2]

Only if you define it as a list, can a list have one item. Example: A piece of paper with the word List on the top, then 1 item underneath it.

If it is not defined as a list, then no, 1 item does not make it one. Then it is just a note.

 

[BurnItDwn]

That's a good question. I know my list titled "things I peed on whilst sleeping" contains 0 items, and some guys, as well as their girlfriends may have much longer lists.

 

[herm0016]

a list with nothing in it is just the empty set. you can add things to a list that has nothing in it to begin with too.

 

[moshquerade]

all lists begin with one item

 

[Injury]

I don't see why it couldn't just have one item in it, but as an aside I wonder why you would WANT to call it a list with only one item.

 

[potato28]

Get my headphones delivered.

 

[Gothgar]

I know a few maneuvers...


Oh know, he is listing lazily to the left!!!

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
all lists begin with one item

Correction: all lists begin with zero items

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
That's a good question. I know my list titled "things I peed on whilst sleeping" contains 0 items, and some guys, as well as their girlfriends may have much longer lists.

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