domain-specific language

noun

A programming or specification language that is dedicated to a particular problem domain, a particular problem representation or solution technique.

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Meanings

noundomain-specific language (plural domain-specific languages)

plural domain-specific languages

  1. computingA programming or specification language that is dedicated to a particular problem domain, a particular problem representation or solution technique.

    Synonyms: DSL

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA programming or specification language that is dedicated to a particular problem domain, a particular problem representation or solution technique.

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DSL

Translations

French langage dédié
  • langage dédiélanguage dedicated to a particular problem domain
German domänenspezifische Sprache
  • domänenspezifische Sprachelanguage dedicated to a particular problem domain
Cite this entry
APA

domain-specific language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domain-specific%20language

MLA

“domain-specific language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domain-specific%20language. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “domain-specific language,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domain-specific%20language.

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