curly-bracket language

noun

A programming language whose syntax uses curly brackets to enclose blocks, such as C, C++, Java, or C#.

Meanings

nouncurly-bracket language (plural curly-bracket languages)

plural curly-bracket languages · alternative curly bracket language

  1. computingA programming language whose syntax uses curly brackets to enclose blocks, such as C, C++, Java, or C#.

    Synonyms: curly-brace language, curly-braces language

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA programming language whose syntax uses curly brackets to enclose blocks, such as C, C++, Java, or C#.

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