Nested Function

Last Updated: 01th September 2025

A nested function is a function that is defined inside another function.

📝 Syntax:

def outer_function():
    def inner_function():
        # inner function body
        #..
    # outer function body
    # inner_function()
    #

#When Call it
outer_function()

Example 1.

def outer_function():
    def inner_function():
        print("Inner function called")

    print("Outer function called")
    inner_function()

outer_function()

Example 2.

def outer_function():
    def inner_function():
        print("Inner function called")

    print("Outer function called")
    return inner_function

inner_function=outer_function()
inner_function()

#Direct call
outer_function()()

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