C implements the concept 'pass by reference' using the mechanism of 'pointer passed by value'. You have no problem using the terms 'loop' or 'recurse' to descr

C implements the concept 'pass by reference' using the mechanism of 'pointer passed by value'. You have no problem using the terms 'loop' or 'recurse' to describe C code, right? But these high-level ideas are implemented without using those terms in the code. Same with 'pass by reference'.