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On a generalization of regular expression

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CF expressions are defined. Using the concept of D-graphs, it is demonstrated that CF expressions define CF languages. A subclass (equivalent to the class of regular expressions) of pseudo-coiterating CF expressions is defined.

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Gomozov, A.L., Stanevichene, L.I. On a generalization of regular expression. Program Comput Soft 26, 258–267 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02759319

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