C language

noun

A language that a translator or interpreter knows passively only, i.e. from which they are able to translate or interpret into their active languages, but not the reverse.

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Meanings

nounC language (plural C languages)

plural C languages

  1. human sciencesA language that a translator or interpreter knows passively only, i.e. from which they are able to translate or interpret into their active languages, but not the reverse.

Translations

Finnish passiivinen kieli, C-työkieli
  • passiivinen kieliTranslations
  • C-työkieliTranslations
French langue C
  • langue CTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

C language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/C%20language

MLA

“C language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/C%20language. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “C language,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/C%20language.

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