Why do generics often use T?

Question

Is there any reason for the use of \'T\' in generics? Is it some kind of abbreviation? As far as I know, everything works. For example

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Answer 1

There might also be a bit of tradition too as C++ templates use T most of the time, and generics are similar in function to C++'s templates, when used for generic programming.