compiled language

[/kəmˈpaɪld ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/]
nounpl: compiled languages
linguagem compilada
1. A programming language that requires compilation into machine code or bytecode before execution, as opposed to interpretation at runtime
Java is a compiled language that gets compiled into bytecode for the Java Virtual Machine.
Java é uma linguagem compilada que é compilada em bytecode para a Máquina Virtual Java.
2. A language whose source code must be processed by a compiler to create an executable program before it can be run
C++ is a compiled language, so you must compile your code before running it.
C++ é uma linguagem compilada, então você deve compilar seu código antes de executá-lo.
This is a technical term widely used in international programming communities with no regional variations in meaning. In Brazil, computer science education emphasizes the distinction between compiled and interpreted languages as a fundamental programming concept.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
statically compiled languagecompiled programming language
Antonyms / Antônimos
interpreted languagescripting languagedynamic language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem compilada
Standard term used in Brazilian tech communities and education
Portugal
linguagem compilada
Same terminology used in Portuguese tech contexts
São Paulo
linguagem compilada
Commonly used in tech hubs and universities
USA/Technical English
compiled language
Standard term in programming communities worldwide

Related Words

compilercompilationbytecodemachine codeinterpretersource codeexecutable

Related Idioms & Phrases

compile before you run
compilation step
compile-time error
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