statically scoped

adjective

Of an identifier: having its scope limited to the block of source code text declares or defines the identifier.

Meanings

adjectivestatically scoped (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingOf an identifier: having its scope limited to the block of source code text declares or defines the identifier.

    Synonyms: lexically scoped

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf an identifier: having its scope limited to the block of source code text declares or defines the identifier.

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APA

statically scoped. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statically%20scoped

MLA

“statically scoped.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statically%20scoped. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “statically scoped,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statically%20scoped.

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