The memory architecture in which any memory location can be Selected from a Single contiguouS block by a Single integer offSet. AlmoSt all popular proceSSorS have a flat addreSSSpace, but the Intel x86 family haS a Segmented addreSSSpace. A flat addreSSSpace greatly SimplifieS programming becauSe of the Simple correSpondence between addreSSeS (pointerS) and integerS. (1996-09-10)