one-dimensional language
- noun
- Specialized
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lenguaje unidimensional
- LISP is often cited as an early example of a one-dimensional language in computing.
Examples
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Some mathematicians prefer using a two-dimensional notation instead of a one-dimensional language for complex formulas.
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A one-dimensional language can limit the complexity of data representation.
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Expressions in a one-dimensional language are easy to parse using simple software tools.
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Python is often considered a one-dimensional language for beginners.
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Expressions in a one-dimensional language are easy to parse using simple software tools.
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LISP is often cited as an early example of a one-dimensional language in computing.
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Some programmers find that working with a one-dimensional language simplifies the coding process.
Antonyms
- Specialized
A way to write computer instructions where programmers arrange code in more than one direction
How Dimensional
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
A B1 learner who knows 'one-dimensional' (literally/sometimes figuratively 'lacking depth') and 'language' will likely infer a meaning like 'a language that is flat or lacks nuance,' so the basic compositional idea is accessible. However, the specific technical computing sense (representing expressions as linear strings) is a domain-specific extension not fully predictable from everyday usage, making the phrase only partially transparent.
Etymology
The term one-dimensional language comes from a simple picture: one-dimensional means a single line and language means a way of writing code. So, it names a programming language where expressions are written on a single line, which is why it means 'expressions written as a single line of text'.
