esoteric programming language

noun

A programming language with highly unconventional syntax or operation, designed as an experiment or as a joke rather than for the serious development of software.

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esolang
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Meanings

nounesoteric programming language (plural esoteric programming languages)

plural esoteric programming languages

  1. computingA programming language with highly unconventional syntax or operation, designed as an experiment or as a joke rather than for the serious development of software.

    Synonyms: esolang

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA programming language with highly unconventional syntax or operation, designed as an experiment or as a joke rather than for the serious development of software.

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esolang
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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