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C programming language

/ˈsiː ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · C pro·gram·ming lan·guage
noun
  1. A general-purpose, high-performance programming language developed by Dennis Ritchie. The C programming language is widely used for building operating systems, embedded systems, and other applications.
  2. A language that is compiled to machine code, providing direct access to hardware resources. The C programming language is known for its efficiency and portability, making it a popular choice for systems programming.
  3. A language that supports procedural, functional, and object-oriented programming paradigms. The C programming language has a rich set of libraries and frameworks that support various programming styles and applications.
Did you know? The C programming language has been widely used in the development of many operating systems, including Unix, Linux, and Windows.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 3, 2026