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nondeclarative

8.7

A way of programming that tells the computer each step to take

adjective
/ˌnɒn.dɪˈklɛr.ə.tɪv/

Specialized

: no declarativa

In programming, a nondeclarative approach requires you to write out each step in detail.

Examples

The nondeclarative programming style emphasizes actions over outcomes.
In a nondeclarative approach, you focus on how to achieve results.
The course covered both declarative and nondeclarative methods for solving problems.
Some students find nondeclarative languages more intuitive because they control every operation.
A nondeclarative programming language requires detailed instructions to achieve specific tasks.
Using a nondeclarative style, developers can control each step of data processing without predefined outcomes.
In a nondeclarative approach, the programmer specifies the series of actions necessary to execute a function.

Antonyms

declarative

Specialized

7 6.3

Relating to sentences that state facts or give information

How Declarative

declarative

Specialized

7 6.3

nondeclarative

Specialized

8.7

Surface Forms

nondeclarative positive

Morphology

nondeclarative = declarative (transparent) = non + declarative

Clear negation by productive prefix 'non-' applied to 'declarative' (as in programming styles: not declarative).

Etymology

Nondeclarative comes from non- 'not' and declare 'to say clearly'. In computing, a nondeclarative style does not just 'say' the result but gives the step-by-step actions, like a recipe that shows how to do each part.