object language
An 'object language' is the subject of analysis, description, or translation, often contrasted with the language used for these purposes, known as 'metalanguage.'
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Definition
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)The language that is the focus of analysis or discussion.
Example
- In the study of syntax, the object language is the one being analyzed.
C1Philosophy
(technical, academic)A language used to discuss objects rather than sentences or propositions.
Example
- Philosophers often distinguish between object language and metalanguage in their discussions.
B2Computing
(technical)The target language of the output produced by a compiler.
Example
- The compiler translates the source code into the object language.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "object language":
logical languagetarget languagesource languageprivate languageworking languageconstructed languagestandard languagemacro languagesymbolic languagefirst languagelanguage gameartificial languageghost language